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Title & Escrow Compliance Lead

Opendoor - Tempe, AZ, United States - In-office - posted 2026-10-23

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Opendoor is building the modern system of homeownership, offering an end-to-end online experience for buying and selling homes. This role owns the compliance processes that support property closings and the handling of transaction funds. You will build and maintain a title and escrow compliance program in partnership with Legal and operating leaders. Key responsibilities include: • Maintain a clear inventory of relevant entities, jurisdictions, and compliance obligations with assigned owners and a recurring compliance calendar. • Coordinate licensing, renewals, filings, and other recurring obligations with Legal and operating teams. • Develop and improve procedures and controls for closing activities and the handling of transaction funds. • Coordinate audit and compliance review preparation, organize supporting evidence, and track findings through resolution. • Implement corrective actions with operating teams, verify that fixes work, and monitor for recurring issues. • Turn policies and requirements into usable procedures, training, and guidance for teams carrying out the work. • Partner with external advisers and consultants, translating their recommendations into lasting internal processes. • Use approved technology, automation, and AI to improve tracking, reporting, and evidence collection. • Communicate risks, unresolved issues, and decisions clearly, escalating concerns early. This is a hands-on role with meaningful ownership as Opendoor transforms how it operates. You'll identify gaps, implement improvements, and establish clear accountability across teams. REQUIREMENTS: • Hands-on experience owning compliance work within title, escrow, or real estate settlement operations. • Working knowledge of title and escrow workflows and the controls that support accurate closings and responsible handling of transaction funds. • Experience translating regulatory requirements into practical procedures, controls, and recurring operating processes. • A record of personally implementing corrective actions and verifying their effectiveness. • Ability to assess requirements across business activities and jurisdictions, partnering with Legal or specialists when interpretation is needed. • Strong organization and follow-through across deadlines, documentation, issue tracking, and multiple stakeholders. • Clear communication and sound judgment when explaining risks, recommending actions, and escalating concerns. • Experience improving workflows through technology or automation, with attention to accuracy, review, and ongoing maintenance. BONUS: • Experience supporting title or escrow compliance across multiple states. • Experience bringing a consultant-led remediation effort into ongoing internal ownership. • Experience building or improving a compliance program in a growing or changing business. • Practical experience using AI to simplify compliance workflows.

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