Escrow Officer

Overview

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented National Escrow Officer to join our Houston team in a full-time, in-office capacity. This specialized role focuses on managing complex, multi-state commercial and Energy sector real estate transactions. You will lead the closing process from initial intake through post-closing, serving as the point of contact for buyers, sellers, and lenders.

Responsibilities

End-to-End File Management

• Manage the complete real estate closing process from file intake to post-closing.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for buyers, sellers, and lenders, delivering a seamless and professional closing experience.
• Navigate and execute multi-state commercial and Energy sector real estate transactions.

Financial & Funds Management

• Manage the collection, balancing, and disbursement of high-volume, multi-state escrow funds and wire transfers.
• Ensure absolute precision when tracking multi-million dollar transaction accounts and closing statements.

Recording & Post-Closing Logistics

• Coordinate with national e-recording vendors and local abstractors to ensure rapid document recordation across various county jurisdictions.
• Track and resolve post-closing title policy issuance and maintain comprehensive tracking logs.

Qualifications

Industry Knowledge & Adaptability

• Demonstrated understanding of—and/or a proven ability to quickly learn—varying state closing customs and escrow laws.
• Experience or strong baseline familiarity with commercial real estate frameworks, utility/energy transactions.

Technical Proficiencies

• ResWare proficiency is recommended.
• Strong understanding of digital closing platforms and electronic settlement workflows.

Communication & Core Skills

• Exceptional communication and organization skills to seamlessly manage stakeholders across different time zones.
• High level of problem-solving capability to handle complex multi-jurisdictional issues calmly and professionally.

What We Offer

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.