AVP Escrow & Payoffs

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 1:00 AM

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Job Summary

The AVP Escrow & Payoffs is responsible for the overall management and effective operations of the Escrow and Payoffs functions within the Servicing Department. This role provides leadership and oversight to ensure functions are executed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and agency/investor guidelines, supporting overall servicing objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages the daily performance, productivity, and compliance standards of the Escrow and Payoffs departments; maintains department controls, delegates work, monitors workflow and productivity, and manages hiring, performance appraisals, salary administration, and disciplinary action/termination as required.
• Provides oversight of Escrow and Payoffs operations to ensure activities are performed in compliance with loan documents, regulatory requirements, and agency/investor guidelines.
• Supports execution of divisional strategies and performance objectives through effective resource planning, operational monitoring, and continuous alignment with Servicing leadership goals.
• Reviews and responds to escalated borrower inquiries and complaints; identifies root causes and recommends corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Maintains proper organizational structure within Escrow and Payoffs to ensure effective and efficient execution of department responsibilities. .
• Oversees vendor relationships supporting Escrow and Payoffs functions, ensuring adherence to service level expectations and business rules.
• Partners with Servicing leadership on policy, procedure, and process enhancements designed to improve performance, control, and compliance outcomes.
• Performs miscellaneous duties and special projects as assigned.

Position Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work experience required.

Experience

• Minimum ten (10) years of Mortgage Servicing experience
• Minimum seven (7) years of related leadership experience
• Servicing Operations, Escrow, and/or Payoffs experience preferred

Functional/Technical Skills

• Strong leadership skills with ability to lead team to achieve results
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent problem-solving and technical skills
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and MS Office Suite
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities
• Highly organized, detail oriented and proactive
• Ability to problem solve and research issues when needed
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Ability to effectively interact with managers and members of the functional areas of business

Environmental/Physical Demands

Work is typically performed in a standard office environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sustain predictable work attendance, communicate with others, frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and use arms, hands and fingers to reach, handle or touch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of an employee. The Company reserves the right to amend or modify this document at any time and without notice.

Benefits

Our benefits package includes 3 comprehensive Cigna or Kaiser medical plans, dental, and vision insurance. We provide short term and long-term disability insurance, basic life insurance, 401(k), and 11 employer paid holidays. In addition, we offer supplemental benefits to include life insurance, critical illness and accident plans.

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