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: Curative Lead

Location: Coraopolis, PA (fully on-site)

The Curative Lead will resolve title issues, communicate to the team, and demonstrate leadership qualities. The Curative Lead will be responsible for leading a team to address and rectify title defects, ensuring a clear and marketable title for real estate transactions.

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

• Oversee the title curative process, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to established timelines.
  • Delegate tasks and responsibilities among team members based on their strengths and expertise.
  • Ensure KPIs and SLAs are met and adhered to.
  • Support the professional development of team members through mentoring and coaching.
  • Establish and maintain quality control measures to ensure the accuracy and completeness of tasks.
• Guide and support a team in the production of curative solutions, offering subject matter expertise on relevant procedures and systems.
  • Monitor industry regulations and legal mandates concerning title closing. Ensure strict adherence to these standards in all transactions and promptly resolve any compliance issues that may arise.
• Read and interpret documents (e.g., underwriting guideline matrix, lender’s instructions, trust agreements, purchase contracts, title commitment, affidavit and legal documents etc.).
• Serve as the escalation point for challenges and discrepancies arising during the closing process. Address inquiries from clients, borrowers, and agents professionally and in a timely manner.
• Conduct regular audits to uphold high standards of performance and identify areas for improvement.
  • Provide updates to supervisors on team performance, challenges, and improvements needed.
  • Work closely with internal parties to streamline the process and ensure timely resolution of title issues.
• Update daily assigned “Work in Progress” reports to ensure files are reviewed, cleared, and the client updated in a timely manner consistent with established standards for service and quality.
• Demonstrate exceptional verbal and written communication skills, adept at maintaining professional interactions with all parties to efficiently resolve issues and provide transaction status updates.
  • Directly communicate with supervisors to escalate items that require attention at the next level.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years of related experience in mortgage lending operations.
• Experience with RamQuest closing operations system is preferred.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders and audiences.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize, and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• High-level of attention to detail, accuracy, and quality.
• Project coordination, organizational, prioritization, and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• 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.