Title & Escrow Compliance Trailblazer

Opendoor; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Opendoor is seeking a Title & Escrow Compliance Lead to build and own the compliance programs that support property closings and handling of transaction funds. You will partner with Legal and title/escrow teams to translate requirements into practical procedures, strengthen controls, and embed compliance into daily operations.

This hands-on role involves identifying gaps, implementing improvements, and using technology and AI to simplify recurring work while maintaining oversight and

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 record of personally 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 workflows

Regulatory procedures

Corrective actions

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation & tracking

Communication & judgment

Automation in workflows

Job description

Opendoor is seeking a Title & Escrow Compliance Lead to build and own the compliance programs that support property closings and handling of transaction funds. You will partner with Legal and title/escrow teams to translate requirements into practical procedures, strengthen controls, and embed compliance into daily operations.

This hands-on role involves identifying gaps, implementing improvements, and using technology and AI to simplify recurring work while maintaining oversight and