What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal, Title Operations position at Blend?
Job Summary
The Principal, Title Operations role manages operational process improvement, workflow creation and validation, and initiative development and management.
Scope/Responsibilities: Subject matter expert with a focus on workflow creation, metrics management, initiative and project management in support of operational goals. Acts as a knowledge resource for a variety of internal customers.
Essential Job Functions
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of organization’s business model and competitive/benchmark landscape; recommend and drive best practice adoption
- Analyze system configuration for accuracy and process improvement opportunities
- Prioritize and handle multiple projects.
- Implements operational efficiency improvements which may include, but are not limited to, standardization of systems, workflow management and customer satisfaction.
- Ability to create and apply policies and procedures across the Origination, Default and Equity title space
- Excellent communication skills including speaking and writing skills
- Demonstrated competency in managing and executing strategic plans
- Ability to learn needs of a wide range of employees while driving team performance, monitoring results and appropriately allocating resources
- Understanding of metrics/dashboards that drive an environment and culture of continuous improvement
- Possesses problem-solving, collaboration, critical thinking, team building, and presentation skills
- Results oriented and solution thinking with time management and project management skills
- Displays leadership skills, leading by example, driving employee commitment through actions, and empowering employees to reach their full potential
Knowledge, Skill, Abilities
- Graduation from a 4-year college or university preferred; major course work in a discipline related to the requirements of the position preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Word
- Seven years’ related experience in system management or mortgage related field.
- Experience with Title / Settlement system workflow configuration
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits
- 401K option with company match
- Wellness benefits
- 16 weeks of paid parental leave
- 14 paid holidays
- Accrued PTO up to 16 days a year