Senior Specialist - Escrow Services

Location:

4224 Ridge Lea Road - Amherst, New York 14226

Location: This position is Hybrid, working a minimum of 1 day in the office each week, after training

Training: The training period is at least the first 4 weeks of employment and is 100% on-site

Hours: Typical hours are flexible between 7:30AM and 5:00PM ET Monday through Friday

POSITION SUMMARY

The Escrow Services Team is a group responsible for many complex functions in the life of loan servicing of mortgage and consumer products. The Senior Specialist's responsibilities include tax payments, PMI billing, and escrow analysis reviews, among other specialized functions.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

• Processes tax payments on various mortgage products

• Handles escalated inquiries from other lines of business, as well as customers, concerning questions related to the escrow servicing process

• Ensures accuracy of wires used to pay taxes to various jurisdictions in which mortgage collaterals reside

• Monitors and meets various tax deadlines

• Demonstrates proficiency in movement of funds across GLs and associated account balancing functionality

• Stays current on all banking and investor regulations, and maintains a strong, risk-averse mindset

• Identifies and resolves moderate issues by following established guidelines. Refers more complex problems to Supervisor. Provides service in relation moderate complex billing inquiries, service requests, suggestions and complaints from customers

• Recommends and implements programs to solve routine issues and improve processes

• Exhibits the independence to work with moderate to limited supervision

• Team member on the Escrow Services Team, a group responsible for many complex functions in the life of loan servicing of mortgage and consumer products. This includes tax payments, PMI billing, and escrow analysis reviews, among other specialized functions

• May train or assist in training new staff

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of experience in MSP, banking, and mortgage experience is required

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required; Bachelor's degree preferred

• Efficiently navigates multiple computer systems and applications

• Digital Literacy in Microsoft Office 365

• Demonstrates a solid understanding of accounting principles, loan documentation, banking policies, procedures, government regulations

• Proven ability to handle all monetary, processing functions, and high transaction volumes independently and accurately

• Interpersonal skills to work with a fully developed work team

• Open-minded and able to adapt in a changing environment

• A customer-focused approach in all interactions

• Excellent verbal & written communication skills

• Leadership skills

• Time management and organizational skills to prioritize and meet production goals and deadlines

• Analytical, research, and problem resolution skills

• Exceptional attention to detail

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This position is eligible to earn a base hourly rate in the range of $22 to $25 per hour depending on location and job-related factors such as level of experience.

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Job Posting Expiration Date: 09/01/2024

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