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United States
Remote only
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Title Manager based in the United States.
We are seeking an experienced Title Manager to lead and oversee title clearance operations within a commercial real estate lending environment. In this role, you will manage a specialized team responsible for reviewing title documentation, resolving property-related issues, and ensuring transactions meet all necessary requirements before loan approval and funding. You will provide operational direction, allocate resources, and maintain high standards of accuracy, efficiency, and compliance. Working closely with internal stakeholders, you will resolve escalated issues and ensure service-level agreements are consistently achieved. You will also support team development through coaching, training, and performance management. This is an opportunity to bring your technical title expertise and leadership experience to a fully remote organization supporting small and medium-sized businesses across the United States.
As Title Manager, you will oversee daily title clearance activities, ensure operational excellence, and guide your team in delivering accurate and timely results. Your main responsibilities will include:
Lead Team Operations: Provide direction, feedback, and ongoing support to the title clearance team, ensuring efficient workflows and consistent performance.
Manage Workload and Resources: Prioritize assignments, delegate responsibilities, and balance team capacity to meet operational deadlines and business objectives.
Develop Team Capabilities: Support employee growth through coaching, training, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities.
Monitor Service-Level Agreements: Track SLAs and operational performance to ensure timely delivery, quality standards, and compliance with established requirements.
Handle Escalations: Serve as the primary escalation point for complex title-related issues, ensuring timely resolution and clear communication with relevant stakeholders.
Oversee Title Clearance Quality: Ensure title reviews and clearance processes are completed accurately, identifying and addressing issues that could affect loan approval, closing, or funding.
Ensure Compliance: Promote adherence to internal policies, industry best practices, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Drive Operational Improvements: Identify opportunities to improve team efficiency, strengthen processes, and maintain consistent service quality.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate combines extensive hands-on title industry experience with proven leadership capabilities and strong technical knowledge of property documentation and title clearance. The following qualifications are expected:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience demonstrating relevant expertise.
At least 10 years of overall experience in the title industry, including substantial team leadership or management responsibilities.
Extensive hands-on experience reviewing title commitments, clearing liens, interpreting legal descriptions, and determining lien priority.
Proven ability to identify, investigate, and resolve title issues that may affect loan approvals, closings, or funding processes.
Experience reviewing corporate documentation to verify entity authority, property ownership, and vesting.
Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to guide teams, delegate responsibilities, and support employee development.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, particularly when coordinating with stakeholders and resolving escalated matters.
Excellent problem-solving and adaptability skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
Strong organizational and time management capabilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, as well as title-related platforms such as CSC and NETRO.
Experience reviewing corporate and legal documentation with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Benefits:
Annual base salary ranging from $60,000 to $70,000.
Fully remote work environment.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Life and disability insurance coverage.
401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions.
Paid holidays.
Paid time off (PTO).
Occasional travel opportunities for leadership off-sites and corporate events.
Opportunity to lead a specialized team within the commercial lending industry.
