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Sr. Escrow OfficerSafeguard Escrow Inc • Corona, CA, US
Sr. Escrow Officer

Sr. Escrow Officer

Safeguard Escrow Inc • Corona, CA, US
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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 procedures
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in handling financial transactions
  • Key Responsibilities

    2) Escrow Officer

    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
  • Run 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 files
  • Ensure data privacy, secure document handling, least-privilege access.
  • 4) Technology, Process, and Reporting

  • Escrow / closing platform is FPS Summit
  • Continue education with the escrow Institute
  • eRecording, secure portals, and eSign workflows (as legally permissible).
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