Title Officer

About the role

FNF ® is the leading provider of title insurance and settlement services to the real estate and mortgage industries. FNF ®'s various mortgage and real estate services companies provide services that complement our title insurance business.

From a full-service qualified intermediary, home warranties, UCC insurance, relocation services, and notary services, we provide essential services to fulfill the needs of a changing real estate industry. FNF ® believes the power of technology can elevate the real estate transaction.

From investments in title and escrow software to industry-leading real estate partner solutions, we take our commitment to provide real estate professionals and consumers with a truly reimagined, transparent, connected, and trusted real estate experience to heart.

Position Overview

Fidelity National Financial is seeking an experienced, self-motivated Senior Commercial Title Officer to join our Specialty Division in Phoenix, Arizona. This position is responsible for searching and examining commercial property titles, coordinating national title services, and providing title and underwriting support within established guidelines.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, and able to effectively prioritize work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while consistently delivering exceptional customer service. Commercial title experience is required.

Location

• Phoenix, AZ, on site in office

Duties & Responsibilities

• Search and examine commercial property titles in accordance with company and local examining procedures and policies to determine the status of title.
• Locate, compile, analyze, and accurately interpret information affecting title to real property using electronic and/or paper title plants.
• Accurately summarize recorded documents affecting title, including deeds, mortgages, deeds of trust, liens, judgments, and contracts.
• Prepare title commitments using the appropriate title codes and established company procedures.
• Provide underwriting interpretation and support within established guidelines.
• Coordinate national title services while effectively managing competing priorities and deadlines.
• Monitor and prioritize assigned work to maintain a high level of individual productivity and accuracy.
• Leverage modern title production procedures and technology to support efficient and accurate title operations.
• Adapt quickly to changing priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Work independently while collaborating effectively with team members and business partners.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and provide positive customer experience.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience searching and examining title records.
• Commercial title experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to accurately review, interpret, and summarize recorded documents affecting title.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple assignments in a high-volume environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and make timely, sound decisions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook.
• Demonstrated commitment to professionalism and exceptional customer service.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with commercial title transactions.
• Experience with new construction transactions.
• Experience coordinating national title services.
• Familiarity with modern title production technology, electronic title plants, and title production procedures.
• Experience supporting specialty title products and processes is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

FNF, its affiliates, and subsidiaries carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, specialty, experience, and work location. The base salary (exempt) or hourly rate (non-exempt) is just one component of the total rewards package offered to our employees, including potential bonus or commission eligibility, insurance (medical/dental/vision/life/disability), matching 401(k) plan and matching employee stock purchase plan.