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<p style="text-align:left !important"><b><u>See yourself at Radian? We see you here too.</u></b></p><p style="text-align:inherit !important"></p><p style="text-align:left !important">At Radian, we see you. For the person you are and the potential you hold. That’s why we’ve embraced a new way of working that lets our people across the country be themselves, be their best and be their boldest. Because when each of us is truly seen, each of us gives our best – and at Radian, we’ll give you our best right back.</p><p></p><p><u><b>See Yourself as a Senior Escrow Officer</b></u></p><p></p><p>This Sr. Escrow Officer will close Pennsylvania and some national.</p><p>Acts as neutral third-party between sellers, buyers, lenders, and realtors throughout the closing process. Coordinates with all parties to ensure conditions of closing are met. Specific duties include collecting documentation, clearing title, preparing settlement statements/closing disclosures, drafting closing documents, and disbursing funds, all with the assistance of a robust and efficient centralized processing team.</p><p></p><p><u><b>See Your Primary Duties and Responsibilities</b></u></p><ul><li><p>Determines closing requirements by studying and clarifying buyer, seller, and lender instructions.</p></li><li><p>Reviews title evidence to determine curative requirements.</p></li><li><p>Resolves title defects, satisfying existing liens and encumbrances against property or principals.</p></li><li><p>Prepares transaction documents by completing forms and statements.</p></li><li><p>Completes closing transaction by assembling documents, review with parties, explaining provisions and procedures, answering questions, checking documents for completeness and accuracy, and obtaining signatures.<span>   </span></p></li><li><p>Closes escrow by preparing final settlement statements, recording and filing documents, and balancing and disbursing funds.</p></li><li><p>Review new and current employee training and performance and counsel/reward as appropriate.</p></li><li><p>Perform any additional tasks as assigned.</p></li></ul><p><br /><u><b>See the Job Specifications</b></u><br /><br /><b>Your Knowledge:</b></p><ul><li><p>3-5 years experience closing residential purchase transactions in the state of hire.</p></li><li><p>Deep knowledge of state specific customs, expectations, process and regulations.</p></li></ul><p><br /><b>Your Skills and Abilities:</b></p><ul><li><p>Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel and Word);</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of client-based systems;</p></li><li><p>Attention to detail;</p></li><li><p>Motivated and positive team player;</p></li><li><p>Leadership skills;</p></li><li><p>Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills;</p></li><li><p>Ability to problem solve in a growing, expanding business;</p></li><li><p>Ability to multi-task in fast-pace environment.</p></li><li><p>Ability to manage deadlines, timelines, and create and execute plans to achieve daily, short-term, and long-term goals.</p></li><li><p>ResWare experience is a bonus.</p></li></ul><p><br /><b>Your Education and Credentials:</b></p><ul><li><p>Required:<span>    </span>HS Diploma/GED</p></li><li><p>Preferred:<span>    </span>Bachelor’s Degree</p></li><li><p>Other Certifications::<span>   </span>Must meet state licensing requirements, if applicable.<span> </span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><u>See Why You Should Work With Us</u></b></p><ul><li><p><b>Competitive Compensation</b>: anticipated base hourly rate from $ 27.00 to $39.00 based on skills and experience. This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p><b>Rest and Relaxation.</b> This role is eligible for 20 days of paid time off annually, which is prorated in the year of hire based on hire date. In addition, based on your hire date, you will be eligible for 9 paid holidays + 2 floating holidays. Parental leave is also offered as an opportunity for all new parents to embrace this exciting change in their lives.   </p></li></ul><ul><li><p><b>Our Company Makes an Impact. </b>We’ve been recognized by multiple organizations like Bloomberg’s <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/gei/about/" target="_blank"><u>Gender-Equality Index</u></a>, HousingWire’s <a href="https://www.housingwire.com/company-profile/radian/" target="_blank"><u>Tech 100</u></a>, and The Forum of Executive Women’s <a href="https://www.foew.com/women-in-leadership" target="_blank"><u>Champion of Board Diversity</u></a>. Radian has also pledged to SHRM’s <a href="https://www.ceoaction.com/" target="_blank"><u>CEO Action for Inclusion & Diversity</u></a> commitment. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p><b>Comprehensive Health Benefits. </b>Multiple<b> </b>medical plan choices, including HSA and FSA options, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p><b>Prepare for your Future.</b> 401(k) with a top of market company match (<i>did we mention the company match is immediately vested?!</i>) and an opportunity to participate in Radian’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). </p></li></ul><ul><li><p><b>Homebuyer Perks. </b>Our Homebuyer Perks program helps employees navigate the home searching, buying, selling, and refinancing processes and provides valuable financial benefits to encourage, enable, and support home ownership.  </p></li></ul><ul><li><p><b>Additional Benefits. </b>To learn more about our benefits offerings, visit our <a href="https://careers.radian.com/us/en/benefits" target="_blank"><u>Benefits Page</u></a>.  </p></li></ul><p></p><p>#LI-NA1</p><p></p><b> </b><p><i><b>The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. </b></i></p><p></p><p>Radian will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.</p><p></p><p><b><u>See More About Radian</u></b></p><p></p><p>Radian Group Inc. (NYSE: RDN) is a trusted, global multi-line specialty insurer that helps businesses navigate risk with confidence. Built on financial strength and disciplined risk management, Radian brings clarity to complex risk decisions through its proprietary view of risk and a global perspective. </p><p></p><p>Visit <a target="_blank" href="http://www.radian.com/"><span style="color:#0875e1"><u>radian.com</u></span></a> to learn how our collaborative and customer-centric culture transforms risk into a world of opportunity. </p><p></p><p><b>Defining Roles for Radian's Future</b></p><p></p><p>Understanding the qualities and characteristics that define a Leader and an Employee is important to ​building our future-fit workforce. Radian's future is only as bright as its people. For that reason, our People Plan includes profiles to support the qualities and characteristics that each <a target="_blank" href="https://careers.radian.com/us/en/leader-and-employee-profiles">Leader</a> as well as each <a target="_blank" href="https://careers.radian.com/us/en/leader-and-employee-profiles">Employee</a> should embody upon hire or via development.</p><p></p><p><b>EEO Statement</b></p><p></p><p>Radian complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, age, race, color, religious creed, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. </p><p></p><p>An applicant’s criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position.  The material duties include those listed in the “Primary Duties and Responsibilities” section above, as well as the ability to adhere to Company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stressful situations, work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard confidential information belonging to the Company and its customers.  Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.</p><p> </p><p><b>Equal Opportunity Employer Details</b></p><p></p><p>To learn more about Radian’s Code of Conduct and Ethics and workplace conduct, please click [<a target="_blank" href="https://radian.com/who-we-are/corporate-governance/code-of-conduct-and-ethics">here</a>]. Radian participates in E-Verify [<a target="_blank" href="http://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf">Link</a>] (en español [<a target="_blank" href="http://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf">Link</a>]). Learn more about your rights under immigration laws [<a target="_blank" href="http://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPoster.pdf">Link</a>] (en español [<a target="_blank" href="https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPosterES.pdf">Link</a>]). View the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster [<a target="_blank" href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf">Link</a>]. View “Employee Rights under FMLA” [<a target="_blank" href="https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf">Link</a>]. View “Employee Rights under EPPA" [<a target="_blank" href="https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf">Link</a>].</p><p> </p><p><b>Accommodation</b></p><p></p><p>Whether you require an accommodation for the job application or interview process, Radian is dedicated to a barrier-free employment process and encourages a diverse workforce. If you have questions about the accommodation process, please e-mail <a target="_blank" href="mailto:careers@radian.com">careers@radian.com</a>.</p><p> </p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">Please note that you may redact or remove age-related information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution on any additional application materials you submit as part of the application. Additional application materials include but are not limited to, resumes, CVs, transcripts, or certifications.</p>

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