Licensed Escrow Officer

Job description

Position Summary We are a national title company seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented Escrow Officer to join our growing team. This is a unique dual-focus position: you will serve as an escrow officer for Texas real estate transactions while also contributing to our national settlement operations department. This role offers a valuable opportunity to broaden your expertise across multiple states and settlement frameworks. The ideal candidate holds an active Texas Escrow Officer license, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is eager to grow beyond conventional Texas practice. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Texas Escrow Operations: • Manage escrow transactions from contract to close, in compliance with Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) requirements and applicable Texas Property Code • Verify title commitments, loan documents, and borrower information to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance • Facilitate clear communication among buyers, sellers, lenders, and attorneys throughout the transaction lifecycle • Prepare settlement statements, closing disclosures, and all required Texas closing documents with precision • Maintain thorough and audit-ready escrow files and transaction records National Settlement Support: • Assist the national settlement/closing department with remote and hybrid closings across multiple states • Adapt to varying state-specific requirements, settlement procedures, and document packages outside of Texas • Collaborate with the national operations team to ensure consistent service delivery, compliance, and turnaround standards General Duties: • Verify borrower information and loan underwriting documentation • Prepare commitments, policies, disclosures, and closing documents accurately and efficiently using industry software platforms • Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency across Texas and national operations Qualifications Required: • Active Texas Escrow Officer License issued by the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) — required • Proven experience as an escrow officer or settlement agent in Texas residential and/or commercial real estate transactions • Strong working knowledge of the Texas title insurance industry, TDI regulations, and Texas-specific closing requirements • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent transactions across different regulatory environments • Proficiency in preparing and reviewing closing disclosures, HUD-1/ALTA settlement statements, contracts, and escrow instructions • Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to maintain professionalism and clarity under deadline pressure Preferred: • Experience with settlement/closing operations • Familiarity with remote online notarization (RON) platforms and remote closing workflows • Knowledge of ALTA Best Practices and national title underwriter guidelines • Experience supporting both purchase and refinance transactions in a high-volume environment • Proficiency in Qualia and SoftPro preferred #VensureEmployerSolutions #LI-PROMOTED #LI-Onsite