at Godot Consulting Group in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Well established, dynamic, well run Title Insurance Company in the Loop has a new hybrid opportunity for an experienced Sr Commercial Escrow Officer. All inquiries are strictly confidential.
Commercial Escrow Officer :
Responsibilities:
? Coordinate and manage escrow closings for complex single and multi-site commercial real estate transactions
? Work with clients and their counsel to obtain closing figures and compile closing statements, input title and escrow line items into software system
? Calculate payoff amounts pursuant to payoff letters, collect tax bills and calculate payments for settlement statement
? Compare escrow instructions to title requirements, communicate with underwriting staff to confirm closing requirements
? Determine sufficient funds are available and that all terms of escrow have been satisfied, set up wires, post incoming funds, facilitate disbursements and track Fed Reference numbers
? Confirm recordability of documents, review documents for proper signatures, notarizations and legal descriptions.
? Record documents at closing, follow up on recorded documents, request and follow up on post closing releases from payoff lenders, Coordinate State UCC filings
? Open and Manage Strict Joint Order Escrows: Prepare escrow instructions as needed, Accept deposits for earnest money, Invest funds on behalf of depositor with written directions and W-9, Prepare balance sheet for retention book and file, Transfer funds as needed to closing escrow
? B.A. or B.S.
? Background in real estate
? Five years of experience in the title insurance industry
? Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
? Excellent business writing skills and meticulous attention to detail
? Strong organizational and problem solving skills
? Ability to collaborate and work cross-functionally within a fast-paced environment
? Must be able to prioritize projects and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
? Excellent time management and organizational skills
? Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
Excellent Pay and Benefits. Drop us a line if interested!
Benefits
+ Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
+ Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
+ Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
+ Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
+ Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
+ Work From Home
