Commercial Escrow Officer (remote)

First American•New York, NY

9d•$31 - $41•Remote

About The Position

First American is looking to add a Commercial Escrow Officer to our growing National Commercial team. In this role you will work in a dynamic, fast-paced setting supporting the team in a variety of ways including directly handling the escrow and settlement components for commercial transactions ranging from single site to high-liability multi-site, be responsible for establishing new commercial escrow accounts, processing escrow documents in accordance with established policies and procedures as well as helping fund transactions. This position plays a key role in transforming the commercial real estate experience by empowering our employees and customers to deliver next-generation solutions and results. Come be part of the most successful company in the industry, leveraging the best technology and strongest escrow and underwriter partners, where we are transforming the commercial real estate experience one deed at a time.

Requirements

Passion for helping customers while maintaining a professional and positive attitude.
Proven problem-solving skills with eagerness to learn and share.
Understands how to navigate internal and external resources to gather information and resolve questions.
Excellent verbal and written communication with internal and external customers; uses various types of communication to meet customer expectations and build relationships.
Natural curiosity, enjoys researching the history and background of transactions, analyzing, and evaluating records.
Thrives in contributing to a team working together to deliver beyond customer expectations.
Knowledge of MS Office suite and ability to quickly adapt to new software applications and technologies.
Flexible with the ability to multi-task and handle all aspects of title support.
High school diploma or equivalent.
3-5 years of commercial title and escrow related experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and track completion of title commitments for commercial transactions depending on the locality and corporate standards.
Properly price commitments, endorsements, policies and guarantees using appropriate schedule of fees and charges.
Work cross-functionally with Underwriting to review and approve a variety of documentation including deeds, operating agreements, and corporate resolutions.
Responsible for ensuring that all funds are properly accounted for and disbursed in accordance with the terms of the contract.
Complete closing by reviewing, recording, and filing documents including preparing and distributing final closing statements and title, ensuring adherence to delivery dates and timelines.
Prepare regular reports on the status of the escrow account and provide these reports to the parties involved in the transaction.
Prepare legal documents for the closure of the sale or refinance.
Comply with regulatory requirements by adhering, and enforcing adherence, to requirements.