Commercial Underwriting Manager (Remote/Hybrid in the US)

First American; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 129,300 - 172,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Medical, dental, vision

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

First American is seeking an experienced manager to oversee daily operations and lead teams in Houston, Texas. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in the Title Industry and a Juris Doctor or Bachelor's degree. Responsibilities include managing project outcomes, conducting performance reviews, and strategic planning. The position offers a salary range of $129,300 - $172,300 annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of directly related experience in the Title Industry.
• 3-5 years of supervisory or management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of a large functional area.
• Supervise teams and contribute to project reviews.
• Participate in long-range departmental planning.
• Conduct employee performance reviews and provide feedback.

Skills

Project management

Relationship building

Customer loyalty management

Talent development

Effective communication

Education

Juris Doctor preferred

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

HOW YOU'LL CONTRIBUTE

• Manages and sets priorities of the daily operations of a large functional area or department.
• Manages a group of professionals (typically skilled exempt and non-exempt level employees) who have responsibility for operations and project outcomes. Provides direct and indirect supervision of teams.
• Contributes to project reviews and approves detailed designs and cost estimates for projects.
• Participates in long‑range departmental planning and provides input to operational decisions and to clarify or modify project plans, and/or schedule requirements.
• Writes and conducts employee performance reviews and provides ongoing performance feedback through coaching. Makes hiring and compensation recommendations. May get input from Senior Management/Executive Management.
• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Required Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure

• Juris Doctor preferred. Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5-7 years of directly related experience in the Title Industry.
• 3-5 years demonstrated experience in a supervisory or management role preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Successful track record designing, developing, and executing complex projects in area of functional expertise.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at the Management level across functional groups and business units. Adeptness to influence the thinking of, or gain acceptance from, others in sensitive situations, using influence and preventing damage to the relationships.
• Strong capacity to communicate the function's vision and the department's direction and set aligned goals. Provides resources and creates systems to measure results. Familiar with competitor, financial and industry dynamics.
• Actively recruits, retains, and develops talent and holds employees accountable for results. Leads change, manages conflict, and fosters collaboration.
• Drives and models customer loyalty, manages customer expectations, solicits customer feedback, and ensures commitments are met.
• Provides others with reliable information and delivers informative and persuasive presentations. Uses good listening skills and negotiates effectively.
• Collaboratively engages with leaders to create, identify, and implement solutions to further effectiveness of the business.

PAY RANGE

Pay Range: $129,300.00 - $172,300.00 Annually. This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.

LOCATION NOTE

Note that the following statements only apply to candidates who will be working from an unincorporated area within Los Angeles County.

CRIMINAL HISTORY REVIEW

First American intends to conduct a review of an applicant's criminal history in connection with a conditional offer. First American reasonably believes that a criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following material job duties for this position, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: handling of confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to First American or its customers, administrating or facilitating financial transactions, and the ability to meet customer‑imposed criminal history requirements.

EEO AND RESUME REVIEW

First American will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (e.g., the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act).

BENEFITS

Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.