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Escrow Advisor (Remote- US)

First American
: $73,900.00 - $98,500.00 Annual
sick time, 401(k)
United States, Washington
Aug 28, 2026
Who We AreJoin a team that puts its People First! Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list for eleven consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com. What We DoCome work with a dynamic team providing best in class service and support in the homebuilder/new construction real estate space. At First American we provide our teams with the support, tools, and technology that they need to ensure that providing unparalleled customer service is your primary focus. We are looking to add an Escrow Advisor to our Homebuilder Services team. In this role you will support escrow operational staff by setting, communicating, or clarifying the governance of escrow transactions. This includes applicable federal, state, and local laws and company underwriting, escrow, and auditing guidelines. You will act in an advisory role to client groups providing information and training. This role is remote in the United States and may require some travel. HOW YOU'LL CONTRIBUTE Consults with and advises Escrow Officers on transactions with how to address unusual circumstances, how to structure, what documents to use and what guidelines to follow. Stays up to date on new laws, current market trends, and current escrow issues in order to provide appropriate guidance and consultation to escrow officers. Keeps management informed by reviewing and analyzing reports; summarizing information; identifying trends. Uses information from communications with escrow staff to report back to advisory group what gaps need to be addressed through training or what guidelines need to be developed and communicated to escrow staff. Works with training staff to coordinate training. Audits training and makes recommendations for improvement. Audits escrow files as requested or manages and administers an escrow audit program for state(s). Works on special projects as requested such as responding to regulatory inquiries, gathering documentation in response to legal department requests, performing tasks required to close an office (trial balance clean-up) and reviewing and analyzing statistical reports from FAST and other systems. Acts as FACC SME/Liaison and reports changes in rates to FACC team, tests new rates, monitors requests for fixes. Acts as FACC Override Report administrator. Disseminates and reviews override reports to escrow admins. WHAT YOU'LL BRING Required Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure High school diploma required Some college preferred 5-7 years as an Escrow Officer or related work experience KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs) Experience in multiple types of escrows such as commercial, bulk, mobile home and new home/subdivision FAST knowledge preferred Strong customer interfacing skills Ability to communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing Strong MS Office skills Strong analytical skills Strong interpersonal skills Self-motivated; self-starter Ability to manage multiple tasks and respond quickly to emergent problems Pay Range: $73,900.00 - $98,500.00 Annually This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location. Note that the following statements only apply to candidates who will be working from an unincorporated area within Los Angeles County. First American will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (e.g., the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act). First American intends to conduct a review of an applicant's criminal history in connection with a conditional offer. First American reasonably believes that a criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following material job duties for this position potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: handling of confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to First American or its customers, administrating or facilitating financial transactions, and the ability to meet customer-imposed criminal history requirements. What We OfferBy choice, we don't simply accept individuality - we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First culture is inclusive for all employees - not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it's the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term. Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.