Commercial Escrow Officer

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. • Houston, TX

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About The Position

At AmTrust Title, we deliver more than just title insurance—we provide certainty, speed, and strength behind every commercial transaction. Our Energy & Commercial Division handles some of the most complex and high-value deals in the country, including renewable energy infrastructure and large-scale commercial developments. We are looking for a Commercial Escrow Officer with deep experience in managing commercial real estate closings. This role is ideal for a motivated, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, client-focused environment and values autonomy, precision, and accountability.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in commercial escrow/title, ideally with national transactions
• Proven expertise with title clearing, endorsements, and complex closings
• Familiarity with escrow software (e.g., SoftPro, RamQuest, ResWare, or Qualia)
• Strong working knowledge of ALTA, HUD, and real estate finance documents
• Clear communicator with exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
• Licensed Escrow Officer or Notary (where required by state)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in business, real estate, or related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the commercial escrow process from opening to disbursement
• Review and interpret purchase contracts, title commitments, and closing instructions
• Prepare escrow agreements, closing statements (HUD/CD), and settlement documents
• Coordinate with clients, lenders, attorneys, underwriters, and title examiners
• Ensure clear title and resolve curative issues quickly and professionally
• Handle high-volume, multi-party, and multi-state transactions with confidence
• Oversee escrow funds, wires, and final disbursement
• Maintain file compliance with internal controls, ALTA Best Practices, and state/federal regulations
• Provide status updates to clients and internal teams; escalate issues as needed

Benefits

• AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities.
• Our benefits include: Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off.
• AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected.
• This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities.
• AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice.
• Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available.
• We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees