Escrow Operations Senior Manager

Who We Are

ServiceMac is a new sub-servicing entity backed by some of the leading practitioners of the mortgage servicing industry. ServiceMac is focused on providing superior technology, products, and services for the mortgage and real estate industries backed by highly personalized service and support. Through continuous innovation and acquisition, our offerings comprise of personalized solutions that span the mortgage continuum and enhance security, compliance, customer satisfaction, and profitability. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for nine consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all.

What We Do

HOW YOU'LL CONTRIBUTE

• Manages work activities and escrow operational / support functions at the regional level for counties, states, or a defined process.
• Typically manages production roles but may act as a functional manager with no direct reports.
• May have some administrative management duties; does not have Branch Management oversight.
• May support residential and / or commercial transactions
• Provides input to operational plans and works with Senior Management to ensure that plans are integrated with broader strategies. 
• Acts as a liaison with Escrow/Branch managers and leaders of other functions/ operations/ business units and provides feedback and resolution on escalated issues, process issues/changes and results. Coordinate and monitor efforts between groups. Represents escrow’s involvement with changes to processes.
• In smaller operations, may be a hybrid role with Escrow and Title staff members reporting in
• Writes and conducts employee performance reviews and provides ongoing performance feedback through coaching.  Identifies training needs for subordinates. Makes hiring and compensation recommendations.  May get input from management
• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Required Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5-7 years of directly related experience
• 3-5 years demonstrated experience in a supervisory or management role
• Demonstrated success establishing, leading and maintaining effective working relationships at the Department Management level

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Strong process skills required; detail oriented
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of company operating systems/applications
• Strong problem-solving and customer service skills
• Ability to lead/sought out for advice
• Able to manage competing priorities
• Successful track record designing, developing, and executing complex projects.
• Can influence the thinking of, or gain acceptance from others in sensitive situations, using influence and preventing damage to the relationships.
• Strong communication skills with the 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.
• Collaboratively engages with leaders to create, identify, and implement solutions to further effectiveness of escrow operations.

What We Offer

By choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it’s the right thing to do, but also because it’s the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.

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.