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Location: New York, NY (Midtown Manhattan) | Schedule: Full-time, Hybrid | Compensation: $100,000 – $150,000+

Overview

A prestigious title insurance company is seeking an experienced National Commercial Title Coordinator and Processor for its Midtown New York City office. This role is central to facilitating commercial real estate transactions, offering a detail-oriented professional the chance to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment supporting complex commercial title work.

What you'll do

• Open and establish new transaction files, draft preliminary requirements, exceptions, and notes for title commitments under the guidance of underwriting staff, and maintain accurate records throughout the transaction
• Review commercial real estate purchase, sale, and loan documents, affidavits, title documents, surveys, and other due diligence materials to identify title issues, underwriting risks, and required curative actions
• Coordinate all aspects of commercial title orders from opening through closing, ensuring timely communication with clients, lenders, attorneys, brokers, and internal teams
• Assist senior underwriters by gathering, reviewing, and organizing all necessary documentation for commercial underwriting decisions
• Order, track, and review due diligence items including title searches, municipal lien reports, UCCs, tax certifications, and other required documentation
• Analyze title searches, surveys, plats, legal descriptions, corporate records, and recorded documents to identify defects or discrepancies
• Prepare accurate title commitments, preliminary reports, endorsements, settlement statements, and final policies in accordance with company and regulatory standards
• Draft preliminary requirements, exceptions, and notes for title commitments under the guidance of underwriting staff
• Work closely with escrow officers and closing teams to clear title requirements, resolve curative issues, and ensure readiness for closing
• Communicate with agents, attorneys, lenders, and stakeholders to obtain missing information, clarify transaction details, and maintain smooth workflow
• Assist in resolving curative issues by researching public records, coordinating corrective documents, and tracking outstanding requirements
• Prepare endorsement packages, policy schedules, and supporting materials for final underwriting review and approval
• Maintain detailed file notes, communication logs, and documentation throughout the transaction lifecycle to ensure compliance and audit readiness
• Support post-closing processes including policy issuance, recording verification, delivery of final documents, and follow-up on outstanding items
• Monitor workflow, prioritize multiple commercial files, and ensure deadlines and service expectations are consistently met
• Provide administrative and technical support for underwriting projects, audits, and process improvements within the commercial title department
• Participate in ongoing training to expand knowledge of commercial underwriting principles, risk evaluation, and advanced title concepts

Required qualifications

• 4+ years of substantive experience as a commercial title processor, title coordinator, assistant, or junior underwriter or similar commercial real estate transaction role
• Experience assisting senior underwriters in evaluating complex commercial transactions and determining insurability
• Strong understanding of commercial title insurance, underwriting principles, title commitments, title insurance, surveys, and commercial real estate transaction documentation
• Experience coordinating with lenders, attorneys, commercial real estate agents, buyers, sellers, and other transaction stakeholders
• Ability to work collaboratively with underwriters, processors, closers, and external stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret legal documents and identify potential title defects or risks
• Proficiency with title insurance production software, related industry technology platforms, and standard office applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a client service mind-set
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple, complex commercial transactions simultaneously
• Detail-oriented approach with a commitment to accuracy, quality, and client service
• Willingness to learn advanced underwriting concepts and grow into more complex commercial work

Compensation and benefits

• Salary range: $100,000 – $150,000+; this hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting, based on factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements, qualifications, and geographic location

Why this role

This is an opportunity to join a respected title services organization known for its professionalism, client service, and commitment to excellence, offering a dynamic mix of transaction management, client interaction, and operational coordination with meaningful responsibility and long-term career growth potential.