Title Escrow Officer

Stewart Title Company; Ship Bottom (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance and wellness options

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase program

Employee discounts and perks

Job summary

Stewart Title Company in New Jersey seeks an experienced escrow professional to manages residential and commercial transactions, from escrow setup to closing, with a focus on exceptional customer service and proactive communication.

The role emphasizes risk mitigation, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and adherence to company policies. A high school diploma is required, and a Bachelor's degree is preferred; typically 5+ years of related experience are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Typically requires 5+ years of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Handle real estate transactions by establishing escrow accounts and processing closings.
• Serve as a neutral liaison between parties while following policy.
• Monitor and mitigate risk to the company.
• Collaborate with related teams to achieve objectives.
• Maintain quality, timeliness, and efficiency of the team.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

At Stewart, we believe great companies are built by great people. That's why we're committed to creating an environment where talented professionals can do their best work, grow their careers and make a meaningful impact.

Our commitment to our people and workplace continues to earn national recognition. Stewart has been named one of Forbes America's Best Large Employers 2026 , a 2026 Real Estate Top Workplaces winner , and one of Forbes America's Best Employers for Women for the third consecutive year .

When you join Stewart, you're joining a company that invests in your success. We provide opportunities to develop your skills, expand your expertise and take ownership of your career journey. Because when our people grow, Stewart grows.

Our focus is on smart, sustainable growth - bringing together exceptional talent, investing in the tools and resources our teams need to succeed, and creating a workplace where people want to build their careers. We are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that reflects the customers and communities we serve, where different experiences, perspectives and ideas are valued. You'll be empowered to bring your unique experiences, passion and skills to your work and help our company and the communities we serve continue to evolve and improve.

Together, we're working toward an ambitious vision: to be the premier title and real estate services company.

Stewart is a global real estate services company providing title insurance, settlement, underwriting and lender services through our family of companies. To learn more about Stewart and the opportunities ahead, visit stewart.com/about.

More information can be found on stewart.com. Get title industry information and insights at stewart.com/insights. Follow Stewart on Facebook @StewartTitleCo, on Instagram @StewartTitleCo and on LinkedIn @StewartTitle

Job Summary

Provides escrow services for residential and commercial resale, new construction, refinance, relocation and timeshare transactions. Responsible for facilitating real estate transactions by providing a high level of customer service and proactive communication to both internal and external customers throughout the closing process.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for handling real estate transactions by establishing new escrow accounts, managing funds, processing documents for closings, and completing settlements in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Acts as a neutral liaison between file parties, adheres to company policy, and monitors and mitigates risk to the company
• Understands how own team integrates with related teams to accomplish objectives
• Impacts the quality, timeliness and effectiveness of the team through own work
• Recognizes and solves atypical problems that occur infrequently
• Evaluates and selects solutions from existing precedents or procedures
• Communicates and explains complex information, including interdependencies within the team and others
• Works under limited supervision and may use discretion to modify work practices and processes to achieve results or improve efficiency
• Individual contributor acting as a resource for less experienced team members; does not have supervisory responsibilities
• Performs all other duties as assigned by management

Education

High school diploma required; Bachelor's preferred

Experience

Typically requires 5+ years of related work experience

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Stewart is committed to ensuring that its online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact us by email at [e-mail]

Pay Range & Benefits

$47,831.39 - $79,718.99 Annually The base salary range provided is consistent with similar roles at the Company. The base salary range is not an absolute, but a guide, and actual offers will be based on the individual candidate's knowledge, skills, education, experience, location, market conditions, and other compensation components. Depending upon all of the preceding considerations, the base salary may be lower or higher than the stated range.

• a variety of health and wellness insurance options and programs
• paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• employee stock purchase program
• employee discounts