Senior Escrow Officer
Software Engineering
USD 75k-95k / year
Posted on Jul 29, 2026
Salaried Position + Tiered Commission OpportunitiesThis position is intended for a proven Senior Escrow Officer with strong technical knowledge, leadership ability, consistent production, and an established book of business. The Senior Escrow Officer will independently manage complex escrow transactions while helping support, train, and guide Junior Escrow Officers and Escrow Assistants.What You Will Do- Independently manage a high-volume escrow desk from opening through closing with support from an assigned Assistant Jr. Officer.- Direct and review the Assistant’s work, including opening packages, document tracking, follow-up, file updates, and closing preparation.- Handle complex residential, manufactured-home, probate, trust, investment, commercial, private-financing, and specialty transactions.- Draft, review, and approve instructions, amendments, addenda, estimates, settlement statements, demands, and closing documents.- Resolve title issues, funding problems, conflicting instructions, difficult conditions, and unusual file matters.- Review and approve disbursements, payoffs, wire instructions, and final closing figures.- Maintain strong communication with buyers, sellers, agents, lenders, title, attorneys, and other parties.- Manage key client relationships and continue growing a strong personal book of business.- Train and guide the assigned Assistant and provide technical support to Junior Escrow Officers.- Review files for accuracy, completeness, fraud controls, and compliance with company procedures.- Help improve file quality, workflow, production, and office efficiency.- Support management with difficult files, client concerns, audits, and operational issues.- Protect the company’s reputation through accuracy, strong communication, sound judgment, and personal service.Minimum Requirements- At least seven years of escrow experience.- At least five years of experience independently managing an escrow desk.- Demonstrated history of consistent monthly production.- Established and transferable book of business.- Advanced knowledge of California escrow practices and escrow accounting.- Strong experience handling complicated or nonstandard transactions.- Mobile-home and manufactured-home escrow experience is required.- Ability to train, mentor, and supervise supporting staff.- Excellent judgment, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.- Strong history of compliance, file accuracy, and client retention.- FPS Summit experience is preferred.Production Expectations- History of closing approximately 19 or more escrow transactions per month, either independently or with an assigned assistant.- Production will be reviewed through verifiable reports, closing histories, client relationships, and other reasonable documentation.- Expected to bring and maintain a meaningful book of business.- Continued salary and commission eligibility will depend on production, profitability, client retention, file quality, compliance, and leadership performance.Compensation- Salaried position, with salary based on verified production, experience, leadership ability, and book of business. Salary range: $75,000–$95,000 per year, plus commission & bonuses.- Tiered commission opportunities based on qualifying collected escrow revenue.- Performance-based earning opportunities may increase with sustained production.- Final salary, commission tiers, and production requirements will be included in the written employment offer.- Compensation arrangements may be reviewed if actual production materially differs from the production represented during hiring.This Position May Be Right for You If: You want professional autonomy, strong operational support, leadership opportunities, and compensation that rewards the value of the business you generate.
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