Commercial Escrow Officer

Who We Are Join a team that puts its People First! First American's Direct division provides comprehensive title insurance protection and professional settlement services for real estate purchases, refinances and equity loans. Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list for eleven consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit What We Do Work as a dynamic team providing best in class service and support in the commercial real estate space. At First American we provide our teams with the support, tools, and technology that they need to ensure that providing unparalleled customer service is your primary focus.
We are looking to add a Commercial Escrow Officer to our growing team. 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 commercial real estate experience by empowering our employees and customers to deliver next-generation solutions and results.

WhatYou'llDo:

• Continually grow and service the business by providing outstanding customer service
• Completesimple and complexcommercial real estate escrow transactions bydeterminingrequirements and acting as a neutral liaison betweenbuyer, seller, and lender
• Work cross-functionally with Underwriting tomonitorand mitigaterisk to the company
• Responsible for ensuring that all funds are properly accounted for and disbursedin accordance withthe terms of the contract
• Complete closing byreviewing,recording,and filing documentsincludingpreparing 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
• Complywithregulatory requirements by adhering, and enforcing adherence, to requirements

WhatYou'llBring:

• 2-4 years of escrow related experienceas an Escrow Officer, preferablyin Commercial
• Passion forhelpingcustomerswhilemaintaininga professional and positive attitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication with both internal and external customers;usesvarious typesof communication to meet customer expectations and build relationships
• Problem solving withstrong organizational skills, detailorientedand knows how to navigate internal and external resourcesto resolve issues
• May require escrow officer certification dependent upon state
• Comfortablenessworking withtechnologyand proprietaryprograms; adaptsquicklyto new software applications and technologies
• Thrives in contributing to a team,workingtogether to deliver beyond customer expectations
• High School Diploma/Equivalent

What We Offer By choice, we don't simply accept individuality - we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First culture is inclusive for all employees - not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it's the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. 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.