Escrow. com

fintech

EscrowManager

San Francisco, California, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Escrow Manager at Escrow. com. Skills: escrow operations, payment processing, regulatory compliance, team management. Oversee payment operations and ensure regulatory compliance across our platform. Manage the daily escrow operations”

What You'll Achieve.

ensure escrow processes are accurate, efficient and compliant; operational excellence; enhance efficiency, reduce risk, and improve customer experience in payment operations; seamless operations across the business; scale payment operations in line with business growth; ensuring accuracy and timeliness; ensuring prompt resolution; ensuring all conditions are met and proper controls are in place

Industry & Context.

fintech
Problems you'll solve

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; keen attention to detail

Eligibility Requirements

Willingness to work flexible hours when necessary to support business needs

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in escrow operations, payments, or financial services, At least 2 years in a supervisory or management capacity, Must hold or be eligible to obtain an Escrow Manager License through DFPI (Department of Financial Protection and Innovation), Comprehensive knowledge of legal regulations governing escrow transactions and services, including DFPI requirements, Demonstrated experience managing accounting-related functions, including maintaining books, records, and accounts as required by regulatory bodies

Nice to Have

Experience with domestic and international payment methods (wire, ACH, check, SWIFT, IBAN) and real-time payment systems (Zelle, FedNow, RTP) preferred

What You'll Do.

Oversee payment operations and ensure regulatory compliance across our platform

Manage the daily escrow operations

Supervise payment processing workflow

Maintain adherence to state and federal regulations governing escrow services

review and approve financial transactions for escrow settlement

Oversee and manage the daily payment operations

ensuring escrow processes are accurate

efficient and compliant

Supervise and mentor a team of payments analysts

and performance feedback to ensure operational excellence

Maintain deep knowledge of banking processes

and transaction formats including wire

and real-time payment systems (Zelle

Serve as the primary point of contact with external banking institutions

resolving complex payment processing issues and maintaining banking relationships

Ensure compliance with all DFPI regulations and escrow laws

including maintenance of proper books

and accounts as required by legal regulations governing escrow transactions and services

Develop and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency

and improve customer experience in payment operations

Manage escalated customer inquiries and complex transaction issues

providing exceptional service while maintaining security protocols

Monitor key performance indicators and operational metrics

preparing regular reports for senior leadership

Lead initiatives to scale payment operations in line with business growth

Oversee the reconciliation of inbound payments with created transactions

ensuring accuracy and timeliness

Manage customer communication processes for payment issues

ensuring prompt resolution

Supervise anti-fraud procedures and controls

utilizing internal reporting systems and industry best practices

Review and approve exceptions to standard payment processing procedures

Oversee the review and release of escrow funds

ensuring all conditions are met and proper controls are in place

Supervise the disbursement process according to transaction terms and seller preferences

Ensure accurate reconciliation of outbound payments with closed escrow transactions

Manage escalated client inquiries and complex disbursement scenarios

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Compliance, Risk, Legal, and Product to ensure seamless operations across the business

Communication Scope

communication skills; verbal, written, and presentation skills

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