Title Closing Escrow Officer I

Selene Diligence•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Selene Holdings is a multiple-lines business financial services firm with a mortgage servicing company, a loan diligence company, a title company, an insurance brokerage, and a real estate owned company. We have office locations in Dallas, TX, Jacksonville, FL, and Salt Lake City, UT. Founded in 2007 to address needs in the mortgage industry, Selene strives to provide amazing client and borrower experiences. A positive attitude coupled with proven creative thinking and actions are all attributes we seek in every one of our employees. If you want to make a difference, then Selene is the place for you! About Us: Selene Title is part of a multi-line of business financial services firm with a mortgage servicing company, a loan diligence company, a title company, and an insurance brokerage. There are locations in Houston, TX, Jacksonville, FL, Salt Lake City, UT, and Dallas, TX. Founded in 2007 to address needs in the mortgage industry, we strive to provide amazing client and borrower experiences. A positive attitude coupled with proven creative thinking and actions are attributes we seek in all our employees. If you want to make a difference, Selene Title is the place for you! Position Summary: The Escrow Officer /Closer is responsible for the review, processing, and closing of real estate transactions including residential purchase, home equity, refinance, and resale.

Requirements

Experience in working with large volume financial institutions on new tile orders for Single Family Residence and Rental, Origination, and Default market segments
Proven results in managing client expectations, communication, and reporting
Reports directly to the Team Lead / Manager and works in a team environment incented to win
3 – 5 years of direct experience required
Highly motivated
Strong leadership skills with the ability and experience to manage people
Ability to work well under pressure, handle competing priorities and meet deadlines
A high level of confidentiality to protect privacy rights
Effectiveness as a team player
Ability to easily prioritize job duties according to the needs of the company
Strong sense of professionalism and positivity
Strong professional and interpersonal communication skills verbally and through written electronic correspondence
Ability to develop rapport with all levels of associates and establish credibility
Excellent listening skills and the ability to use good judgment
Strong interpersonal/relationship building skills
Ability to work with a variety of people and have coping skills to handle difficult personalities, ranging from coworkers to clients
Problem-solving and decision-making ability
Ability to produce quality work
Ability to think and solve problems strategically
Advanced analytical skills, ability to analyze problems and provide appropriate solution
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to multitask
Seven to ten years of related experience and/or training required.
At least five years of experience in a Vice President or Manager role is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) or higher in the business-related field from an accredited four-year college or university preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge and ability to handle a Real Estate transaction from receipt of contract to disbursement
Reviews title commitments/preliminary reports relay curative requirements to parties involved and research as necessary and take appropriate action
Coordinates closing dates with parties to the transaction
Reviews closing instructions and documents from the lender and prepare settlement statements accordingly
Obtains signatures for closing transactions with a brief explanation of all documents executed by the Buyer/Borrower and Seller; facilitates the answer of all questions from clients
Receipts in money, balances the file, creates and signs checks, and initiates or approves wire transfers
Timely submit appropriate documents to the county recorder's office
Forwards the file to lender or customer for post-closing review in proper audit review order
Reviews escrow accounting reports to resolve any outstanding checks and open file balances
Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of their department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities following the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, and directing work, performance review and management, recognition, and counseling employees, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.