Title & Escrow Compliance Lead — In-Office, AI-Driven Controls

Opendoor; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Opendoor is seeking a Title & Escrow Compliance Lead to design and own the compliance program supporting property closings and transaction funds. You will partner with Legal and operating teams to translate requirements into practical procedures and controls, strengthening governance across the organization.

This hands-on role requires translating regulatory needs into durable processes, implementing corrective actions, and ensuring ongoing ownership by cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience owning compliance work within title, escrow or real estate settlement operations.
• Working knowledge of title and escrow workflows and the controls that support accurate closings and responsible handling of transaction funds.
• Experience translating regulatory requirements into practical procedures, controls and recurring operating processes.
• A track record of implementing corrective actions and verifying their effectiveness.
• Ability to assess requirements across business activities and jurisdictions, partnering with Legal or specialists when interpretation is needed.
• Strong organization and follow-through across deadlines, documentation, issue tracking and multiple stakeholders.
• Clear communication and sound judgment when explaining risks, recommending actions and escalating concerns.
• Experience improving workflows through technology or automation, with attention to accuracy, review and ongoing maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a title and escrow compliance program in partnership with Legal and operating leaders.
• Maintain a clear inventory of relevant entities, jurisdictions and compliance obligations, with assigned owners and a recurring compliance calendar.
• Coordinate licensing, renewals, filings and other recurring obligations with Legal and operating teams.
• Develop and improve procedures and controls for closing activities and the handling of transaction funds.
• Coordinate audit and compliance review preparation, organize supporting evidence, and track findings through resolution.
• Implement corrective actions with operating teams, verify that fixes work, and monitor for recurring issues.
• Turn policies and requirements into usable procedures, training and guidance for the teams carrying out the work.
• Partner with external advisers and consultants where engaged, translating their recommendations into lasting internal processes.
• Use approved technology, automation and AI to improve tracking, reporting and evidence collection.
• Communicate risks, unresolved issues and decisions clearly, escalating concerns early.

Skills

Compliance ownership

Title/escrow workflows

Regulatory translation

Corrective actions

Cross-functional collab

Job description

Opendoor is seeking a Title & Escrow Compliance Lead to design and own the compliance program supporting property closings and transaction funds. You will partner with Legal and operating teams to translate requirements into practical procedures and controls, strengthening governance across the organization.

This hands-on role requires translating regulatory needs into durable processes, implementing corrective actions, and ensuring ongoing ownership by cross-functional teams.