Escrow Officer

Genstone Realty•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Title Clearing & Escrow, LLC (TC&E) is a national title and escrow provider specializing in institutional real estate transactions. Based in Tulsa and part of The Fay Group, TC&E delivers comprehensive title solutions across the mortgage lifecycle – from due diligence and securitization to default support and loan modifications. TC&E’s services include title insurance, lien clearance, assignment processing, post-closing reviews, and borrower closings in all 50 states. TC&E also has decades of experience navigating the complexities of energy project and land use transactions nationwide. TC&E’s combination of local expertise and national reach allows us to offer clients a boutique experience backed by industry-leading compliance, technology, and turnaround times. We are trusted by investors to manage complex, high-volume portfolios and provide risk-mitigating curative services. As ALTA members, we adhere to the highest standards and work diligently to ensure clear, marketable titles. TC&E’s online tools and dedicated teams provide cost certainty, real-time data, and exceptional client service at every stage of a transaction. Reporting to the VP, Escrow Operations, this position oversees the escrow process for real estate transactions, including the preparation, execution and delivery of escrow documents. This role is responsible for developing client relationships and determining escrow requirements while confirming all title issues have been cleared. This position reviews and approves escrow documents, administers closings, addresses and resolves client questions or concerns, balances escrow funds and coordinates with the funding team to ensure accurate disbursement of escrow funds. This role manages a high volume of real estate closings and escrow transactions and partners with various stakeholders including lenders, servicers, buyers, sellers, attorneys, real estate agents and brokers to ensure seamless real estate transactions, accurate disbursements and timely closings. Additionally, this position is responsible for ensuring compliance and adherence with all federal and state regulatory requirements throughout the transaction process.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
State escrow officer license, certification or designation (as required by state law)
3+ years’ experience working in escrow title, real estate transactions or escrow officer positions
2+ years’ experience preparing legal, escrow and title documents used in conjunction with real estate transactions
Strong knowledge of escrow procedures and regulations and real estate transaction processes
Prior experience in a client-facing role within a fast-paced work environment
Previous successful experience in a sales or business development role
Proficiency in escrow management software and closing platforms; Familiarity with AtClose software preferred
Solid skills and experience in MS Word, Excel and Outlook
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong relationship building and influencing skills
Strong analytical skills
Solid decision-making abilities coupled with sound judgment
Strong time management skills
Ability to prioritize numerous tasks and manage shifting priorities
Client focused with strong execution skills and results orientation
High-level of precision with attention to detail and consistency
Flexible, open to change, ability to learn new things quickly
Ability to work in a collaborative environment and provide guidance for working groups

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with AtClose software preferred

Responsibilities

Oversees the escrow process for real estate transactions, including the preparation, execution and delivery of escrow documents.
Develops client relationships and determines escrow requirements while confirming all title issues have been cleared.
Reviews and approves escrow documents.
Administers closings.
Addresses and resolves client questions or concerns.
Balances escrow funds.
Coordinates with the funding team to ensure accurate disbursement of escrow funds.
Manages a high volume of real estate closings and escrow transactions.
Partners with various stakeholders including lenders, servicers, buyers, sellers, attorneys, real estate agents and brokers to ensure seamless real estate transactions, accurate disbursements and timely closings.
Ensures compliance and adherence with all federal and state regulatory requirements throughout the transaction process.