Escrow Branch Manager - West Palm - ECA Staffing Solutions, Inc
West Palm Beach, FL 33578
About the Job
SUMMARY
Responsible for achieving branch strategic and financial objectives by establishing and overseeing efficient closing/settlement processes, developing internal and external customer relationships, preparing and maintaining branch budgets and managing and developing branch staff.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Ensure daily branch operations are conducted in accordance with operations standards
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Establish and monitor processes for accurate and timely processing of title, scheduling, closing preparation, closing and post-closing
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Ensure quality customer service. Monitor and respond to customer service management system (CQE).
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Serve as point of contact for customer questions and concerns as needed
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Prepare and adhere to departmental budgets with focus on expense reduction and maximizing revenue
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Market the value to customers, realtors and other lenders
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Perform as a team member in allocating and coordinating the workflow
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Maintain thorough and current knowledge of all federal, state, and local regulations as well as internal policies and procedures
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Keep abreast of area competitors' products, services and costs
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Maintain and foster branch participation in division/community events and promote values and culture
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Act as liaison between all parties to the transaction within the Title & Settlement Process
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Handle all aspects of the settlement transactions and facilitate closings
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Follow Escrow Accounting Business Practice Guidelines while complying States Good Funds Statutes.
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Review escrow quality assurance reports and resolve to outstanding issues to ensure compliance with required business policy
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Perform other duties as assigned
REQUIRED EDUCATION
- Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent
- Notary is required to be considered
- Escrow license is preferred, but not required.
- If you don't have the license, you will have to obtain it after hire.
- The closing volume for this branch is about 150 closings per month.
- Someone with high volume experience is ideal.
REQURIED EXPERIENCE
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Related Functional Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years Escrow Operations Experience
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Supervisory Minimum of 2 years at a supervisory level or above.
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Specialize in RESPA with understanding of company's underwriting guidelines
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Understanding of title and settlement rules and regulations
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Effective communication, presentation, and organization skills
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Capacity to work in a multi- location team environment
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Ability to prioritize conflicting demands & meet department needs with available resources
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Efficient in Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Excel, One Note and Softpro is a plus
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Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
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Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
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Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
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Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
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Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of objectives
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Resolve complex problems and execute complex transactions as needed