Associate Commercial Title Underwriter (Hybrid / Remote Possible - US)

About the role

Enable you to apply your passion for law and risk analysis to real estate transactions. If you excel in collaborating with others to assess possibilities and discover solutions, it may be time to combine your analytical rigor with a premier brand in the commercial real estate space. First American is looking to add an Associate Commercial Underwriter to our growing team. This position plays a key role in transforming commercial real estate experience by empowering our employees and customers to deliver next-generation solutions and results.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an underwriting resource by supporting, advising, and authorizing customers on issues related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies
• Exercise decision making authority, according to underwriting standards and guidelines, to underwrite the issuance of the title insurance
• Provide guidance to company personnel in the performance of real estate settlement services
• Issue underwriting standards and guidelines in accordance with established company processes

Requirements

• High School Diploma Required, Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 1-4 years of experience in underwriting, title, escrow or real estate related field preferred
• Must be familiar with real estate law, including federal and state regulations
• Strong understanding of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of real estate title and settlement process
• Strong, customer focused negotiation skills with an emphasis on effectively communicating analytical responses
• Able to collaborate and act decisively; build relationships internally and externally
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and timely follow up
• Critical thinking and creative solutions

Qualifications

• High School Diploma Required
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 1-4 years of experience in underwriting, title, escrow or real estate related field preferred
• Familiar with real estate law, including federal and state regulations
• Strong understanding of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of real estate title and settlement process
• Strong, customer focused negotiation skills with an emphasis on effectively communicating analytical responses
• Able to collaborate and act decisively; build relationships internally and externally
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and timely follow up
• Critical thinking and creative solutions

Skills

• High School Diploma Required
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 1-4 years of experience in underwriting, title, escrow or real estate related field preferred
• Familiar with real estate law, including federal and state regulations
• Strong understanding of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of real estate title and settlement process
• Strong, customer focused negotiation skills with an emphasis on effectively communicating analytical responses
• Able to collaborate and act decisively; build relationships internally and externally
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and timely follow up
• Critical thinking and creative solutions

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave
• Employee stock purchase plan

Pay

Pay Range: $32.31 - $43.05 Hourly

Schedule

This position is hybrid to the Phoenix office. We are open to considering out of area, remote applicants.