Title Insurance Escrow Audit Manager

Essent Group Ltd. (NYSE: ESNT) is a Bermuda‑based holding company that serves the housing finance industry by offering private mortgage insurance, reinsurance, risk management products and title insurance and settlement services. We focus on managing risk and are dedicated to serving as a strong and fair counter party.

Title: Title Insurance Escrow Audit Manager

Location: Winston Salem, NC (Fully in-office)

Join a dynamic and growth‑oriented counter party risk management team where you’ll play a key role in assessing the quality of title agencies. As the Title Insurance Escrow Audit Manager, you will conduct onsite reviews, transaction file reviews, and monitoring procedures, supporting Essent’s mission to maintain operational excellence and compliance with federal and state regulations governing title, escrow, and closing operations.

• Lead onsite reviews and audits of title agencies to assess adherence to risk standards and regulatory guidelines.
• Develop and enhance agent monitoring protocols, including policies and procedures, QA programs and checkpoints, and audit reporting standards.
• Support the Director in analyzing and reviewing various risk indicators, performing escrow reconciliation reviews, agent scorecards, and quality assurance.
• Perform risk‑based assessments to prioritize agents in need of review, and prepare and communicate audit schedules.
• Communicate findings to internal and external stakeholders through reports and presentations, and use data‑driven insights to propose solutions to problems and recommend process improvements to strengthen the agency review framework.
• Lead the process for terminated agents; collaborate cross‑functionally to ensure claim exposure is limited and all required termination procedures are completed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred, or equivalent work experience.
• 3–7 years of relevant title experience.
• Knowledgeable in real estate closings, title insurance, escrow and underwriting audits, and ALTA Best Practices.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite;
  Excel and PowerPoint proficiency are critical.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to productively interact with peers, customers, and management.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, time management, organizational, and planning skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Maintains flexible hours and work location. On‑call hours and travel to agents’ offices required. Expected travel: extended/overnight 1–2 times per month within the U.S.

Competitive salary (approximately $70,000–$100,000) and comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and disability benefits.

Essent is an Equal Opportunity Employer.