Principal, Title Operations (open to remote)

Blend helps lenders maximize their digital agility. Our digital lending platform is used by Wells Fargo, U.S. Bank, and other leading financial institutions to increase customer acquisition, improve productivity, and accelerate the delivery of any banking product across every channel. We process more than $3.5 billion in mortgages and consumer loans daily, helping millions of consumers get into homes and gain access to the capital they need to lead better lives. At the heart of everything we do is our purpose: To keep the dream of home ownership alive. If that sounds like a big, lofty goal, that’s because it really is. And we can’t do it alone. Our entire team is focused on helping create a stable and healthy housing industry. And, making sure the process of buying/selling a home doesn’t undermine the excitement of home ownership. That’s why we battle every day against the mediocrity of the status quo to simplify the complex world of mortgage servicing, lending and banking. We see ourselves as the experts who make doing business easier. While others bring complexity and a lack of transparency, we offer simplicity, trust, and visibility across the entire property lifecycle. And we deliver radical customer service. 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, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Graduation from a 4-year college or university required; 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

• Flex spending accounts for eligible childcare expenses
• Basic and supplemental life insurance
• Long-and short-term disability
• Comprehensive and diverse health benefit options designed for healthy, happy employees
• Reimbursements for eligible educational expenses

Blend is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity, inclusion and belonging. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with applicable law, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Notice at Collection for California Applicants Apply tot his job Apply To this Job