Senior Escrow Officer / Escrow Operations Manager (On-Site)

Job Description

Job Description

Full-time, on-site position in Orange County. Lead day-to-day escrow operations in a collaborative office environment, oversee the full transaction lifecycle, supervise staff, ensure compliance and quality, and drive production/growth. Ideal for an experienced professional ready to run the desk and the broader operation.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all escrow transactions from open through closing, funding, recording, and post-close in an on-site setting.
• Supervise, train, and mentor escrow officers/assistants ; maintain high performance, accuracy, and client service standards.
• Manage complex/high-volume files; handle title clearance, document preparation/review, balancing, disbursements, and issue resolution.
• Ensure strict compliance with DFPI and all regulations; conduct audits, reconciliations, and risk mitigation.
• Build/strengthen relationships with agents, lenders, and clients through in-person and direct communication; support business development.
• Optimize office workflows and contribute to operational excellence and growth.
• Trust Accounting- Receive daily incoming wires, deposit funds into general and trust account, daily and monthly bank reconciliation

 

Qualifications:

• 5–7+ years progressive California escrow experience, including proven success running a producing desk.
• Prior leadership/supervisory experience preferred; eligibility for DFPI manager approval strongly preferred.
• Transferable book of business highly desirable.
• Deep knowledge of CA escrow processes, title, compliance, and closing practices; Notary a plus.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills; high attention to detail.
• Proficiency with major escrow software and Microsoft Office.
• Reliable for full-time on-site work; high school diploma or equivalent + relevant continuing education.

 

Compensation & Benefits: Competitive base (commensurate with experience/production) + commissions/incentives ; health/dental/vision, 401(k), PTO, professional development.

Work Location: Fully on-site in Costa Mesa, CA (Orange County Office) .How to Apply: Submit resume (and note book of business details if applicable). Equal-opportunity employer.