Job Description
Job Description
Sr. Escrow Officer (DFPI-Regulated) Position :
Location : Corona California 92882 Onsite / In Person (Required)
Reports to : Escrow Manager
Direct Reports : Escrow Assistant
Role Overview :
Primary point of contact managing a pipeline of escrow files from open to close—balancing files, clearing title requirements, collaborating with lenders / agents, investors, buyers and sellers, preparing settlement statements, handling signings, and disbursing funds in full compliance with DFPI regulations, Escrow law and Best Practices. If you’re organized, service-driven, and looking to grow into a manager position with the company, this is for you. Looking for a candidate that has the ability to scale a high-integrity escrow operation under California DFPI oversight. experience with trust accounting but not required, knowledge of regulatory examinations, policies and procedures, and end-to-end file operations. to deliver accurate, timely, and compliant closings while managing risk, team performance, and client experience.
Job Description :
1) DFPI Compliance, Licensing, and Examinations
- Serve as a designated Escrow officer for a DFPI-licensed escrow agent
- Manage all aspects of the escrow process from opening to closing
- Review contracts and financial documents for accuracy
- Coordinate with lenders, real estate agents, and clients to ensure a smooth transaction
- verify loan documentation for accuracy
- Ensure compliance with Fair Housing regulations
- Perform basic math calculations related to escrow transactions
Requirements :
Proven experience in escrow; Book of business; knowledge in mobile home closings a plus but not required
Strong knowledge of escrow processes and proceduresExcellent communication and customer service skillsAbility to work efficiently in a fast-paced environmentAttention to detail and accuracy in handling financial transactionsKey Responsibilities
2) Escrow Officer
Manage all aspects of the escrow process from opening to closing
Review contracts and financial documents for accuracyCoordinate with lenders, real estate agents, and clients to ensure a smooth transactionverify loan documentation for accuracyRun the day-to-day operation across residential, commercial, refinance, Investors, and specialty escrow (as applicable).Allocate files and capacity; prioritize opening, status updates, title / HOA ordering, payoff demands, conditions clearance, and balancing / closing.Guide / manage escrow assistant on work flow for the day as needed
Follow closing checklists and quality controls to minimize post-closing corrections, re-issues, and recon errors.Drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions on defects, funding delays, wire exceptions, and recording issues.Oversee vendor management : notaries and, couriers.3) Risk Management, Security, and Quality Assurance
Maintain an enterprise risk view for escrow operations : fraud, cyber, operational, financial, and compliance risks.Report to management any red-flags such as; identity verification, payoff fraud, spoofing detection, or any idea of fraud to keep secure communications.Coordinate incident response on any escalation filesEnsure data privacy, secure document handling, least-privilege access.4) Technology, Process, and Reporting
Escrow / closing platform is FPS SummitContinue education with the escrow InstituteeRecording, secure portals, and eSign workflows (as legally permissible).