Client-Focused Commercial Escrow Officer

First American; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 88,541,000 - 117,993,000; Full time

Job summary

First American is hiring a Commercial Escrow Officer to establish new commercial escrow accounts and process escrow documents in line with company policies. The role involves coordinating with buyers, sellers, and lenders to complete transactions and ensure accurate fund handling.

You will support underwriting to manage risk, prepare closing documents, and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements, while delivering high-quality service to clients across multi-state engagements.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of escrow-related experience as an Escrow Officer, preferably in Commercial
• Excellent customer service mindset with a professional attitude
• Strong verbal and written communication with internal and external customers
• Detail-oriented problem solver who navigates internal and external resources to resolve issues

Responsibilities

• Complete simple and complex commercial escrow transactions by determining requirements and acting as a neutral liaison between buyer, seller, and lender
• Work cross-functionally with Underwriting to monitor and mitigate risk to the company
• Responsible for ensuring that all funds are properly accounted for and disbursed in accordance with the terms of the contract
• Complete closing by reviewing, recording, and filing documents including preparing and distributing final closing statements and title, ensuring adherence to delivery dates and timelines
• Prepare regular reports on the status of the escrow account and provide these reports to the parties involved in the transaction
• Prepare legal documents for the closure of the sale
• Comply with regulatory requirements by adhering, and enforcing adherence, to requirements

Skills

Escrow experience

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma/Equivalent

Job description

First American is hiring a Commercial Escrow Officer to establish new commercial escrow accounts and process escrow documents in line with company policies. The role involves coordinating with buyers, sellers, and lenders to complete transactions and ensure accurate fund handling.

You will support underwriting to manage risk, prepare closing documents, and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements, while delivering high-quality service to clients across multi-state engagements.