Escrow Manager

Company: Tri Pointe Homes
Location: Scottsdale
Posted on: September 22, 2022

Job Description:

Are you interested in joining a company culture where accountability, top performance, and teamwork are valued and rewarded? Tri Pointe Homes is dedicated to insightful design and superior craftsmanship, we are setting a new standard in homebuilding and customer experience. If this sounds like a career for you, apply to be a part of our great team.Tri Pointe Assuranceis looking for an experienced, detail orientated, problem-solving individual to join our talented group as an Escrow Manager in Arizona.Position Highlights: Escrow Manager is responsible for establishing and overseeing efficient closing/settlement services, development of internal and external customer relationships, preparing, reviewing, and maintaining branch budgets, and managing, developing, and coaching branch staff.Position Responsibilities:

• Ensure daily branch operations are conducted per operations standards
• Establish and monitor processes for accurate and timely processing of title, scheduling, closing preparation, closing, and post-closing
• Coordinate with business partners to ensure smooth transitions and support between land, construction, sales, accounting, and mortgage
• Ensure quality customer service. Serve as point of contact for customer questions and concerns as needed
• Monitor, review and respond to internal and state escrow and accounting audits
• Ensure proper handling of all funds and closings
• Prepare and adhere to departmental budgets with a focus on expense reduction and maximizing revenue
• Perform as a team member in allocating and coordinating the workflow
• Maintain thorough and current knowledge of all federal, state, and local regulations as well as internal policies and procedures
• Maintain and foster branch participation in division/community events and promote Tri Pointe Homes values and culture
• Ensure that all security procedures are followed, the branch is operationally sound, and satisfactory audits are achieved
• Identify & mitigate operational risk and ensure ongoing adherence with compliance procedures
• Completes real estate escrow transactions by determining requirements; clearing titles; assembling, preparing, and reviewing closing documents; disbursing funds.
• Completes closing by recording and filing documents; preparing and distributing final closing statements and titles. Prepares settlement statement by utilizing lender instructions.
• Ensure appropriate staffing to meet department needs
• Utilize recruiting and selection tools/processes to build organizational talent
• Delegate work according to employee's abilities and skills
• Evaluate employee performance and plan for compensation actionsbased on performance
• Provides developmental opportunities through identification of internal and external training opportunities
• Provides continuous coaching regarding functional and leadership as well as technical skills and behaviors
• Facilitate regular employee meetings to discuss goals, disseminate company information, discuss operational issues, etc.
• Supervise, coach, and develop staff regarding service expectations, policies, procedures, products, systems, and banking transactions
• Work with team members to resolve minor disciplinary issues via verbal counseling, and refer larger issues to the VP, Title and Escrow Services, and HR
• Other duties and projects as assignedPosition Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • Notary Public required
  • Minimum of 3 years escrow operations/management experience required
  • Minimum of 2 years at a supervisory level or above required
  • Ability to type 40+ WPM
  • Strong computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office and title software applications
  • Specialize in RESPA with an understanding of the company's underwriting guidelines
  • Understanding of title and settlement rules and regulations
  • Effective communication, presentation, and organization skillsAt Tri Pointe Homes, we are intentional about fostering an environment where you, and all individuals, are encouraged to be their authentic selves.We embrace individuality and strive to be consciously inclusive of different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives in every aspect of our business.We believe our company's strength relies on the diversity of the team and the unique, innovative ideas everyone contributes.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which means we make employment decisions based on merit and qualifications and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants and employees without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to apply for an open position or to participate in an interview, please let us know.Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, if you are a California resident, you have the right to know the categories of personal information that we collect about job applicants, employees and their emergency contacts and beneficiaries, and independent contractors. Please click here for a description of our personal information collection practices. Get directions to this location on Google Maps. Your full LinkedIn profile
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