![Williston Financial Group, LLC](https://media.trabajo.org/img/noimg.jpg)
Escrow Officer
2 weeks ago
Escrow Officer (Multiple Locations)
Brentwood, CA 94513, USA ● Campbell, CA, USA ● Danville, CA, USA ● Fremont, California, United States ● Pleasanton, CA, USA ● Stockton, CA, USA Req #11271 Monday, January 29, 2024Portland, Oregon-based WFG National Title Insurance Company (WFG), a Williston Financial Group company, is a new breed of national real estate service providers and title insurance companies powered by innovation and collaboration. Founded in 2010, WFG has become the 6th truly national title underwriter and accomplished that faster than any other underwriter in history by creating and delivering a comprehensive suite of real estate-related services and technology. In all that it does, WFG strives to improve the real estate transaction, while increasing transparency and empowerment to the title agent, lender, realty professional and consumer.
WFG enjoys a Financial Stability Rating of A’ (A prime) as assigned by Demotech, Inc. Built around the directive to “communicate, collaborate, coexist,” WFG has worked to introduce a superior level of client commitment and service to the traditional mortgage and real estate industries, working to meet the changing needs of its clients, agents and associates. For more information, please visit
Job Purpose:
An Escrow Officer is responsible for providing superior escrow services while maximizing profitability. This is achieved by utilizing technology, communication and collaboration skills in an effort to co-exist with clients, consumers and WFG personnel in a manner compliant with WFG Policies and Procedures, state and other laws.
Essential Job Functions:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Thorough understanding of escrow law, local city and state requirements. Thorough understanding of RESPA, TILA, Dodd-Frank and CFPB rules. Thorough understanding and adoption of ALTA Best Practices. Ability to work with mathematical concepts (fractions, percentages, ratio’s and proration’s). Strong customer service skills; demonstrate excellent comprehension and organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple actions as once; flexibility to reprioritize quickly. Possess leadership qualities; understand the importance of setting a good example of uncompromising dedication to accomplish the company’s vision and goals. Desire to engage in personal growth development. Strong ability to present information and respond to questions from personnel, clients and consumers. Act as an innovator by generating ideas to encourage collaboration, critical thinking and engagement, as well as solving practical problems.Basic Qualifications:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Ability to read, write and interpret in English. Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and escrow production software ResWare, RamQuest, AtClose, IClosings and/or others. Possess five years related experience and/or training. Must successfully pass a criminal history and credit background check.Preferred Qualifications:
College degree in business or finance.Supervisory Responsibility: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment:
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Requirements/ADA:
No unusual physical requirements. Requires no heavy lifting, and nearly all work is performed in a comfortable indoor facility.
Routine deadlines; usually sufficient lead time; variance in work volume seasonal and predictable; priorities can be anticipated; some interruptions are present; travel or other inconveniences have advance notice; involves occasional exposure to demands and pressures from persons other than immediate supervisor.
Job frequently requires sitting, handling objects with hands.
Job occasionally requires standing, walking, reaching, talking, hearing, and lifting up to 10 lbs.
Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
Days and hours of full –time position are Monday through Friday, 8:00 to 5:00 Part-time positions may be considered.
Travel:
No travel is expected for this position.