Escrow Manager

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Responsible for achieving branch strategic and financial objectives by establishing and overseeing efficient closing/settlement processes, developing internal and external customer relationships, preparing and maintaining branch budgets and managing and developing branch staff.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensure daily branch operations are conducted in accordance with operations standards

Establish and monitor processes for accurate and timely processing of title, scheduling, closing preparation, closing and post-closing

Coordinate with business partners to ensure smooth transitions and support between land, construction, sales, accounting and mortgage

Ensure quality customer service.

Review and respond to monthly quality and accounting audits

Ensure proper handling of all funds and closings

Prepare and adhere to departmental budgets with focus on expense reduction and maximizing revenue

Perform as a team member in allocating and coordinating the work flow

Maintain thorough and current knowledge of all federal, state, and local regulations as well as internal policies and procedures

Keep abreast of area competitors' products, services and costs

Maintain and foster branch participation in division/community events

Ensure that all security procedures are followed, branch is operationally sound, and satisfactory audits are achieved.

Identify & mitigate operational risk and to ensure ongoing adherence with compliance procedures

MANGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensure appropriate staffing to meet department needs

Utilize recruiting and selection tools/processes to build organizational talent

Delegate work according to employee's abilities and skills

Evaluate employee performance and plan for compensation actions in accordance with that performance

Provides developmental opportunities through identification of internal and external training opportunities

Provides continuous coaching with regard to functional and leadership as well as technical skills and behaviors

Maintain staff schedules to provide adequate coverage at all times

Facilitate regular employee meetings to discuss goals, disseminate company information, discuss operational issues, etc.

Supervise, coach, and develop staff regarding service expectations, policies, procedures, products, systems and banking transactions

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

High School Diploma or equivalent required. College degree preferred.

DFPI (Department of Financial Protection and Innovation) license required.

Notary Public required.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of 5 years’ Escrow Operations Experience

Minimum of 2 years at a supervisory level or above.

Strong leadership and delegation skills.

Ability to work and interact with departments throughout the organization.

Specialize in RESPA with understanding of company's underwriting guidelines.

Effective communication, presentation, and organization skills

Ability to prioritize conflicting demands & meet department needs with available resources.

Efficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, One Note and SoftPro is a plus.

Understanding of title and settlement rules and regulations preferred

Knowledge of real estate law and title escrow curative procedures is preferred.

Knowledge of abstracting and examining is preferred.

Founded in 1998, Professional Alternatives is an award-winning recruiting and

staffing agency

that utilizes technology and relationships to deliver top talent.

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