What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compliance Officer position at First Title & Escrow?
Compliance Officer
Remote
9:00am-5:30pm EST
*Candidates MUST have experience in Title & Escrow*
As a Compliance Officer you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the company’s compliance program to ensure adherence to federal, state, and investor regulations governing the title and closing industry. This position provides oversight and guidance to ensure operational integrity, mitigate risk, and maintain compliance with industry standards, including ALTA Best Practices, state licensing requirements, and lender expectations. If you are analytical, organized and have strong communication skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple projects across various categories this is the perfect position.
What You’ll Do:
- Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive compliance programs aligned with federal, state, and local regulations governing title and settlement operations.
- Monitor changes in legislation and regulatory requirements, and proactively update policies and procedures accordingly.
- Conduct internal audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews to identify potential areas of concern and implement corrective actions.
- Complete and maintain SOC II & ALTA Best Practice requirements, annually
- Provide guidance and training to employees on compliance policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Request new underwriting agreements, E&O Insurance, bonds and licensing for new JV Partners.
- Investigate compliance issues, complaints, and violations, documenting findings and recommending resolutions.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies and respond to audits or inquiries.
- Collaborate with legal, operations, and risk management teams to ensure consistent compliance practices across all offices and business units.
- Prepare and present regular compliance reports to senior management.
- Promote a culture of ethical conduct and compliance awareness throughout the organization.
What You Need:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Finance, or related field; advanced degree or certifications (e.g., CRCM, CCEP) preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in compliance, legal, or regulatory roles, preferably in the title, settlement, or financial services industry.
- Strong knowledge of federal and state real estate, title, and settlement regulations.
- Experience with risk assessment, internal auditing, and policy development.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to train and influence employees at all levels.
- High ethical standards and the ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.