Senior Escrow Officer

Australia-Employment; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

PTO

Professional development support

Fully on-site

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Senior Escrow Officer in Newport Beach, CA, to lead day-to-day escrow operations in an on-site office. The role covers the full transaction lifecycle, staff supervision, and compliance oversight.

The position offers a competitive base salary plus commissions/incentives, benefits, a 401(k), PTO, and professional development support. This is a fully on-site, Monday–Friday role with room to grow.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of progressive California escrow experience, including a track record of successfully running a producing desk.
• Supervisory/leadership experience preferred; eligibility for DFPI manager approval strongly preferred.
• Transferable book of business highly desirable.
• Strong working knowledge of California escrow, title, compliance, and closing practices; Notary certification a plus.
• Proficient with major escrow software platforms and Microsoft Office.
• Able to reliably work full-time, on-site.
• High school diploma or equivalent, plus relevant continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Oversee escrow transactions end-to-end — open, title clearance, document prep/review, balancing, disbursements, funding, recording, and post-close
• Supervise, train, and mentor escrow officers and assistants, maintaining high standards for accuracy, performance, and client service
• Manage complex and high-volume files, resolving issues as they arise
• Ensure strict compliance with DFPI and all applicable regulations; conduct audits, reconciliations, and risk mitigation
• Handle trust accounting: process daily incoming wires, deposit funds into general and trust accounts, and perform daily/monthly bank reconciliations
• Build and strengthen relationships with agents, lenders, and clients through in-person and direct communication; support business development efforts
• Identify and implement workflow improvements that support operational excellence and growth

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Escrow software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Escrow Officer

$50000 - $80000 per year | Newport Beach, CA | On-site | Permanent

Wanted: Experienced Senior Escrow Officer to join our growing real estate company

We’re seeking an experienced escrow professional to lead day-to-day operations in a collaborative, on-site office environment. This role owns the full transaction lifecycle, supervises staff, safeguards compliance and quality, and drives production and growth. It’s a strong fit for someone ready to run both the desk and the broader operation.

A bit about us:

This is an in-office position Monday through Friday

Why join us?

Competitive base salary (commensurate with experience and production) plus commissions/incentives, health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), PTO, and professional development support

Fully on-site

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee escrow transactions end-to-end — open, title clearance, document prep/review, balancing, disbursements, funding, recording, and post-close
• Supervise, train, and mentor escrow officers and assistants, maintaining high standards for accuracy, performance, and client service
• Manage complex and high-volume files, resolving issues as they arise
• Ensure strict compliance with DFPI and all applicable regulations; conduct audits, reconciliations, and risk mitigation
• Handle trust accounting: process daily incoming wires, deposit funds into general and trust accounts, and perform daily/monthly bank reconciliations
• Build and strengthen relationships with agents, lenders, and clients through in-person and direct communication; support business development efforts
• Identify and implement workflow improvements that support operational excellence and growth

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of progressive California escrow experience, including a track record of successfully running a producing desk
• Prior supervisory/leadership experience preferred; eligibility for DFPI manager approval strongly preferred
• Transferable book of business highly desirable
• Strong working knowledge of California escrow, title, compliance, and closing practices; Notary certification a plus
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, communication, and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail
• Proficient with major escrow software platforms and Microsoft Office
• Able to reliably work full-time, on-site
• High school diploma or equivalent, plus relevant continuing education

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