Essent Group Ltd. (NYSE: ESNT) is a Bermuda-based holding company (collectively with its subsidiaries, "Essent") which serves the housing finance industry by offering private mortgage insurance, reinsurance, risk management products and title insurance and settlement services to mortgage lenders, borrowers, and investors to support homeownership. We are focused on managing risk and dedicated to serving as a strong and fair counterparty. As a company, we bring strong private capital and a commitment to risk management to the mortgage insurance industry.

 Title: Title Examination Specialist

 Location: Remote anywhere in US

The Title Examination Specialist is an individual contributor role which will search, analyze, and evaluate records on title for land, home, and other buildings for non-complex and applicable transactions. This role will be responsible for examining applicable title records, identifying potential issues, and ensuring all requirements are met to facilitate smooth and timely closing.

As a dynamic and resourceful professional, we will rely on you to perform the following duties:

•            Review and examine titles searches of public records and examine titles to determine insurability condition of property title.
•            Perform search of county records to obtain and examine copies of, including but not limited to, mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, and plat & map books to determine ownership and legal restrictions.
•            Ensure property titles are clear and compliant with applicable requirements.
•            Prepare title commitments, title reports, and related documentation for applicable transactions.
•            Monitor emails and reply to title inquiries regarding title-related matters, search inquiries, invoices, and turnaround time for commitments.
•            Maintain accurate records and update title information in company systems.
•            Collaborate with title officers, underwriters, and closing agents to determine requirements and resolve title issues.
•            Ensure compliance with local state and federal regulations.
•            Process high volume transactions in a multi-state environment.
•            Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:

•       High School Diploma, GED, Associate’s degree, or Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred or equivalent work experience.
•       2+ years of title examination experience.
•       Strong knowledge of default title search procedures, legal descriptions and public records.
•       Understanding of refinancing processes and documentation requirements.
•       Ability to follow all company procedures and policies including meeting the company customer service expectations.
•       Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
•       Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
•       High-level customer service and relationship management skills.
•       Ability to productively interact with peers, customers, and management.
•       Mathematical acumen.
•       Strong time management, organizational, and planning skills, with strong attention to detail.
•       Proficiency in MS Office Suite.  

Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and disability benefits. We work to maintain a positive environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. Essent is an Equal Opportunity Employer.