Commercial Escrow Officer

Commercial Escrow Officer – Chicago We are looking to add a Commercial Escrow Officer to our growing team in Chicago. In this role you will be responsible for establishing new commercial escrow accounts and processing escrow documents in accordance with established policies and procedures. 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. What You’ll Do Continually grow and service the business by providing outstanding customer service Complete simple and complex commercial real estate escrow transactions by determining requirements and acting as a neutral liaison between buyer, seller, and lender Work cross‑functionally with Underwriting to monitor and mitigate risk to the company Ensure 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 Comply with regulatory requirements by adhering to, and enforcing adherence, to requirements What You’ll Bring 2-4 years of escrow related experience as an Escrow Officer, preferably in Commercial Passion for helping customers while maintaining a professional and positive attitude Excellent verbal and written communication with both internal and external customers; uses various types of communication to meet customer expectations and build relationships Problem solving with strong organizational skills, detail oriented and knows how to navigate internal and external resources to resolve issues May require escrow officer certification dependent upon state Comfortable working with technology and proprietary programs; adapts quickly to new software applications and technologies Thrives in contributing to a team, working together to deliver beyond customer expectations High School Diploma/Equivalent Pay Range: $30.90 - $41.19 Hourly This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location. What We Offer First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term. Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan. #J-18808-Ljbffr