Escrow Operations Manager at First American

Newport Beach, California, United States

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

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 5-7 years of directly related experience
  • 3-5 years demonstrated experience in a supervisory or management role
  • Demonstrated success establishing, leading and maintaining effective working relationships at the Department Management level
  • Strong process skills; detail oriented
  • Strong computer skills and knowledge of company operating systems/applications
  • Strong problem-solving and customer service skills
  • Ability to lead/sought out for advice
  • Able to manage competing priorities
  • Successful track record designing, developing, and executing complex projects
  • Can influence the thinking of, or gain acceptance from others in sensitive situations, using influence and preventing damage to the relationships
  • Strong communication skills with the capacity to communicate the function’s vision and the department’s direction and set aligned goals
  • Provides resources and creates systems to measure results; familiar with competitor, financial and industry dynamics
  • Actively recruits, retains and develops talent and holds employees accountable for results; leads change, manages conflict and fosters collaboration
  • Collaboratively engages with leaders to create, identify, and implement solutions

Responsibilities

  • Manages work activities and escrow operational / support functions at the regional level for counties, states, or a defined process
  • Typically manages production roles but may act as a functional manager with no direct reports
  • May have some administrative management duties; does not have Branch Management oversight
  • May support residential and / or commercial transactions
  • Provides input to operational plans and works with Senior Management to ensure that plans are integrated with broader strategies
  • Acts as a liaison with Escrow/Branch managers and leaders of other functions/ operations/ business units and provides feedback and resolution on escalated issues, process issues/changes and results
  • Coordinates and monitors efforts between groups; represents escrow’s involvement with changes to processes
  • In smaller operations, may be a hybrid role with Escrow and Title staff members reporting in
  • Writes and conducts employee performance reviews and provides ongoing performance feedback through coaching
  • Identifies training needs for subordinates; makes hiring and compensation recommendations; may get input from management

Skills

Escrow Operations
Operations Management
Team Management
Production Operations
Administrative Management
Residential Transactions
Commercial Transactions
Operational Planning

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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