Branch Manager at First American

Santa Clarita, California, United States

First American Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Real Estate, EscrowIndustries

Requirements

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • 6+ years of directly related experience
  • 3-5 years demonstrated experience in a leadership or management role
  • Strong process skills; detail oriented
  • Strong computer skills and knowledge of company operating systems/applications
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Ability to lead/sought out for advice; supervisory and administrative skills
  • Able to manage competing priorities
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Familiar with competitor, financial and industry dynamics
  • Specialized knowledge in one or more escrow product areas
  • Basic accounting/finance skills to understand and interpret financial statements
  • Customer Service orientation - responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments
  • Teamwork - balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives

Responsibilities

  • Direct or manage the day-to-day operations of an assigned branch or branches where escrow transactions are done
  • Act as a neutral third-party between buyers and sellers during a real estate sale, managing funds and processing real estate transactions
  • Ensure employee conformance to established practices and proper training of staff
  • Prepare related reports and audits current procedures to monitor efficiency of operations
  • Manage and implement processes and policies
  • Provide oversight of day-to-day operations of a single or multiple branch(es)/satellite office(s)
  • Regularly perform duties of a production position
  • Supervise employees (typically escrow positions but can have other support roles)
  • Be seen as “in charge” of the branch and the go-to person for office management and a variety of issues
  • Align branch goals with business unit goals
  • Monitor branch metrics, report information to manager, and provide recommendations for process/policy change based on branch results
  • Maintain existing client base and resolve escalated issues
  • Answer questions and provide guidance regarding products, services, policies or specific transactions
  • Implement processes and supervise the day-to-day activities of employees responsible for daily operational tasks
  • Other duties as assigned

Skills

Escrow Management
Real Estate Transactions
Branch Operations
Staff Supervision
Employee Training
Process Implementation
Auditing Procedures
Operations Oversight
Reporting

First American

Provides title insurance and real estate services

About First American

First American provides title insurance, specialty insurance, and various real estate-related services. Their title insurance protects homebuyers and property owners from potential ownership disputes and financial losses related to real estate transactions. The company offers a platform called myFirstAm®, which allows users to access property information, manage orders, and streamline the closing process from any device. Unlike many competitors, First American has a vast database of property data, with over 5.5 billion document images, making it a leading provider of real estate data solutions. The company's goal is to facilitate smooth real estate transactions while ensuring that clients' investments are protected.

Santa Ana, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1889Year Founded
$800.2MTotal Funding
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Financial Services, Real EstateIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

401k matching
Health, vision, dental insurance
Professional development

Risks

Data breach allegations could harm First American's reputation and lead to legal issues.
Integration of Mother Lode may face challenges and financial risks.
Dependence on digital transformation poses risks if technology advances rapidly.

Differentiation

First American offers comprehensive title insurance and settlement services nationwide.
The company provides a vast database of over 5.5 billion document images.
First American's digital platform, myFirstAm®, enhances real estate transaction efficiency.

Upsides

Acquisition of Mother Lode expands First American's market share in California.
Docutech purchase boosts First American's digital mortgage revenue by 38%.
Growing fintech trends align with First American's digital transformation strategy.

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