Security Escrow

THE ROLE WE'RE FILLING:
COMMERCIAL ESCROW OFFICER

As a key contributor within the escrow team, the Commercial Escrow Officer plays an essential role in facilitating complex commercial real estate transactions from start to finish. This role is responsible for reviewing title commitments, following attorney instruction letters, and ensuring the accurate handling and transfer of funds between buyers, sellers, and lenders.

This position requires a high level of accuracy, accountability, and the ability to manage multiple transactions in a fast-paced environment.  The Commercial Escrow Officer will balance the financial and regulatory aspects of each closing while delivering a seamless and professional customer experience. Success in this role relies on strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively manage deadlines and competing priorities.

TYPE: FULL-TIME, IN OFFICE  |  WORK LOCATION: WICHITA, KS

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WHY JOIN US: 

• Paid Training and ongoing development opportunities
• Excellent schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
• 11 Paid holidays
• Competitive PTO accruals with no waiting period
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer matching and company paid life insurance and more

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CHARACTERISTICS OF THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THIS ROLE:

• Detail-Oriented: Maintains a high level of accuracy when reviewing title, financials, and regulatory documents, ensuring compliance and completeness in every transaction.
• Organized & Efficient: Effectively manages multiple files at once while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality of work in a high-volume environment.
• Accountable: Takes ownership of assigned transactions, ensuring all aspects of the closing process are handled accurately and within required timeframes.
• Customer-Focused: Demonstrates strong customer service skills while maintaining confidentiality and protecting sensitive financial information.
• Adaptable Under Pressure: Thrives in a fast-paced setting, able to shift priorities and manage competing demands with professionalism.
• Strong Communicator: Clearly and effectively communicate, through written and verbal channels, with both internal and external audiences, including but not limited to, internal teams, clients, lenders, and attorneys.
• Analytical Thinker: Able to interpret title commitments, financial figures, and legal documents with sound judgment and attention to detail.
• Process-Driven: Follows established policies and procedures while proactively identifying opportunities for operational improvements.
• Reliable & Consistent: Demonstrates strong time management and follow-through, ensuring tasks such as payoffs, recordings, and disbursements are completed promptly.

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YOU'LL NEED THESE SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Strong alignment with the company's core values, using them to guide day-to-day work and decision making.
• High school diploma or equivalent; 
• Title insurance license required; ability to pass a background check.
• 1 - 3 years of related work experience preferred within escrow, title, or a similar environment.
• Ability to review title commitments and facilitate lien satisfaction for commercial transactions.
• Experience managing and closing commercial real estate transactions with accuracy and efficiency; strong understanding of financial calculations related to escrow closings.
• Ability to manage high-volume workflows, including email correspondence and transaction files; excellent customer service, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and general office software.
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills within a fast-paced environment.

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OUR COMMITMENT
Security 1st Title LLC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Security 1st Title LLC makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.