Title Insurance: Commercial Escrow Officer -Milwaukee

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