Manager, Closing Operations
As the Manager, Closing Operations, you are responsible for managing multiple teams and / or multiple clients to ensure their performance meets or exceeds company standards while maintaining client satisfaction. Additionally, you are accountable for managing workload issues across teams and / or clients and tracking their productivity as a whole. On occasion, you may also be called upon to participate in the daily operations of the Closing Services Department including, but not limited to Title Clearance, HUD Preparation, and Reject Resolution.
What you will do
- Manage team to meet corporate and departmental objectives
- Communicate new policies and procedures to team
- Enforce the company's policies and procedures and identify issues that may require counseling with the Human Resources Department
- Manage work load issues within teams / clients and propose and implement efficiency initiatives as deemed necessary
- Participate in the system enhancement signoff process
- Review staffing requirements within their teams / clients and justify additional staffing needs (forecast work volumes, etc.)
- Provide training to the on-site representatives (unique to client)
- Manage attendance files (vacations / call-offs) and review and signoff on timesheets for payroll functions
- Administer performance management planning and review process
- Participate in the interviewing process and play a role in the hiring / firing process
- Responsible for the profitability of their teams to ensure the company achieves its goals and objectives
- Review cancellation rates and other reports and prepare management reports as needed
- Manage the teams' productivity as a whole to ensure client / borrower satisfaction
- Manage production numbers as defined by client
- Manage the title clearance timeframes as defined by client
- Identify oldest and number of mortgage rejects and work with Account Executive and upper management as needed to resolve rejects
- Identify new processes to improve title clearance timeframes as well as production numbers
- Schedule employees for both training classes scheduled through HR and one-on-one training
- Review the training report as provided by HR to ensure staff is being trained in all areas
- Address dissatisfied client issues and evaluate ways to avoid such problems going forward
- Attend conference calls and marketing visits and coordinate items to be addressed with the client
- Responsible for contacting the client regarding collection issues
- Review loss / overage rejects as well as other performance indicators to determine training needs of the teams
- Review client surveys and provide reports / data to the client as needed
- Participate in new client setup, as needed
- Assist in the following as needed :
Facilitate training sessions
Participate in Strategic Planning InitiativesCommunicate with the client regarding Inspire policies and proceduresProvide marketing assistanceResponsible for developing partnerships with our clientsAddress post-closing issuesMaintain interdepartmental relationshipsParticipate in daily operations including, but not limited to, title clearance, HUD preparation, and reject resolution, if there is a shortage of resourcesReview and sign-off on files regarding title clearance for issuance of policyReports, in conjunction with Dashboard / Notifier (the following reports are required) :Review Daily :
Client Docs. Not Received
Daily Scheduling ReportDisbursements By Disbursement DateMonitor Notifier for wires received once a week 1 week back (if applicable)M-T-D Report (staffing purposes)Summary Reports from Team LeadersTitle Clearance Files UntouchedReview Weekly :Client Outstanding Subs by Processor
Closing WIP exception basisConfirmation to Docs. ReceivedDaily Orders Log (staffing purposes)Detailed Reject WIP (Policies / Mortgages) exception basis (2X week)Disbursement WIPEscrow Holds Report generated from Title Express as provided by Disbursement DepartmentHUD Turntime (2X week)Mortgage Not Recorded WIPPost-Clearance PayoffReady To ScheduleTitle Clearance Report (also Payoff & Tax WIP's as required) exception basis(3X week)Unscheduled ClosingsReview Bi-Weekly :Disbursed / Not Issued (Policies)
Review Monthly :Cancellation Report
Monthly Management Reports prepareOnline Rate CalculationsOrder Delay ReportReschedule ReportTitle Clearance Turnaround Time (client specific)Title Clearance / Risk Sign-Offs : (the incumbent is authorized to sign off on the following items)Approval of reduction to Inspire fees
Death CertificateDisbursement of Non Owner OccupiedDisbursement with shortage from borrower of $100.00 or lessDisbursement with shortage from lender of $750.00 or less, with statement in writing that client will wire fundsDivorce Decree with Property SettlementLetter from bank stating loan paid in fullPrior Mortgage with HUD & Credit ReportRemoval of items with prior policySurveyTrustAct as a leader within the companyAll other duties assignedWhat you will bring
Bachelor's degree or three (3) years' experience in the real estate, banking or vendor management industryKnowledge of real estate closing and title clearance processesMust possess good organizational skills, ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and demonstrate good communication and customer service skillsPrevious management experienceKnowledge of personal computers and Microsoft software productsWhat we offer
Competitive payrates based on skills and experienceExtensive benefits package : Medical, dental, vision, HSA, mental health programs, Employee Assistance Program, short term disability, voluntary insurance (LTD, auto, home, life, legal, pet, identity theft), employee discountsRest and relaxation : Paid holidays and generous PTO based on tenureCommunity and Philanthropy : Paid volunteer timePaid Maternity and Parental LeaveContribute to your future : 401K plan and robust continuous learning opportunitiesWork Perks Program : Access to discounts that help save money in your daily lifeIs this the ideal location for you?
Mortgage Connect is committed to offering a flexible work environment for this role. This is a remote role , meaning you have the flexibility to work from home. (Remote work is subject to Mortgage Connect's remote work policy and business needs.)
Who we are
Mortgage Connect