Job Description

We are Lennar Title

Lennar Title is centered around personal growth, innovation, and diversity. We are looking for a new team member who shares our passion and dedication to bringing homeownership to life.

At Lennar Title, you’ll build your career with a Fortune 150 company that provides an excellent work environment, plenty of opportunities for advancement, and competitive benefits and compensation. Our success is a result of supporting and rewarding our team of elite professionals, who strive to exceed superior standards and exceptional services.

Join a Company that Empowers you to Build your Future

The Director of Compliance and Risk Management reports directly to the General Counsel. The Director of Compliance and Risk Management will oversee the implementation of a comprehensive compliance program for Lennar Title Group, LLC, and its subsidiaries. This role will support the CCO and bring industry leading knowledge and experience to the company. The position is responsible for managing, reviewing, and performing compliance reviews on the company’s escrow/title agency operations and division support departments, maintaining corporate records on individual and agency licenses, assisting the regional presidents moving into new markets involving compliance issues such as licensing, business registration, underwriting issues, office requirements, and other projects as needed. Additional duties include, but not be limited to, participating in special reviews and projects, including review and documentation of company processing procedures and control environment, communicating with management, regulators and underwriters on compliance issues, assist the Legal Department to oversee the Risk Oversight Committee, and serve as a liaison between company departments.

• A career with purpose.
• A career built on making dreams come true.
• A career built on building zero defect homes, cost management, and adherence to schedules.

Your Responsibilities on the Team 
Design and monitor control systems to address concerns and/or weaknesses of internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal standards. This may also include review of current, or development of new policies and procedures using a risk-based perspective to assist the business in making good strategic decisions.

Managing, reviewing, and participating in compliance examinations of escrow/title agency branches and support departments ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures and state regulations. Areas to be reviewed include but not limited to underwriting and closing procedures, escrow and non-escrow accounting procedures, title policy processing, general office administrative and internal accounting controls, and computer resources.

Monitor and maintain corporate records, including maintaining all entity documents for Lennar Title Group, LLC, the renewals of all state and local agency licenses, and the renewals for individual licenses (title production and escrow licenses).

Preparing formal written reports on the adequacy and effectiveness of the current system of internal control and the efficiency with which activities in the branch or support departments are carried out.

Managing the remediation process for any corrective action taken to improve deficient conditions.

Analyzing Lennar Title’s internal control environment, identifying risks, developing appropriate testing procedures and make recommendations of procedural enhancements to the control environment and mitigate risk.

Prepare and implement policies and procedures, as needed, for the Company to maintain its compliance with underwriting guidelines, regulatory requirements, state licensing requirements.

Stay abreast of evolving regulatory changes and developments in the real estate industry to ensure the company's compliance practices remain up-to-date.

Serve as a point of contact for underwriters, regulatory agencies, and external auditors regarding compliance matters. Establish a robust compliance monitoring and testing program to proactively identify and address compliance risks.

Work with the General Counsel, corporate departments, and/or operations management in the completion of special reviews and projects, as needed. Projects could encompass working on procedural or conversion task force for new systems, identification and resolution of branch reporting or reconciliation, acquisition integration assistance or other projects designated by senior management.

Coordinating information gathering for state regulatory examinations and audits for Lennar Title.

Prepare and implement yearly training for Associates as needed for corporate compliance and ALTA Best Practices compliance.

Preparing the annual compliance plan for the Lennar Title Group, LLC entities and manage the Risk Oversight Committee meetings. Provide analysis and recommendations to the ROC group and implement changes/updates to policies and procedures as needed.

Providing ongoing supervision, training and evaluation of the Quality Assurance and Compliance (QAC) staff in their performance activities.

Performing other duties or special projects as directed by the General Counsel or the Executive Team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Escrow, Accounting, Finance or other related experience.

A valid state driver’s license.

Ability to professionally perform multiple, detailed‑oriented tasks with simultaneous deadlines.

Proficiency with Windows 95/98/00/NT/XP operating system, word processing (MS Word), escrow/closing software and/or higher applications required. Knowledge in other Microsoft applications or integrated packages is a plus.

Knowledgeable of applicable federal, state, and regulator reporting requirements for settlement companies

Knowledge of general ledger/financial applications is preferred but not required. Knowledge of JD Edwards system is a plus.

Possess strong work ethic, integrity and loyalty.

Team player with the ability to work well under pressure.

Minimum Employment Experience:

Five years minimum experience in a corporate environment with centralized and decentralized functional processes.

A good working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and three to five years prior industry knowledge with respect to escrow and title operations. 

Ten years of full time work experience.

Minimum Skills:

Must have high moral and ethical standards and basic good judgement.

Must have good inter-personal skills and be able to communicate objectives and otherwise influence the cooperative efforts of others, both within and beyond direct lines of authority, in achieving project objectives.

Must have initiative and be able to achieve set objectives by senior management.

Must be able to communicate effectively and concisely, both verbally and in writing.

Must have a problem-solving desire/orientation and be able to deal with complex problems in an efficient manner leading to management recommendations and decision.

Life at Lennar Title

At Lennar, Everything’s Included in our homes, and Everyone’s Included on our team. Our Everyone’s Included vision is to unleash the power of diversity within our workforce to drive innovation and sustainable growth.

At Lennar, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching environment for our Associates, offering a comprehensive array of benefits designed to enhance their well-being and professional growth. Our Associates have access to robust health insurance plans, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, ensuring their health needs are well taken care of. Our 401(k) Retirement Plan, complete with a $1 for $1 Company Match up to 5%, helps secure their financial future, while Paid Parental Leave and an Associate Assistance Plan provide essential support during life's critical moments. To further support our Associates, we provide an Education Assistance Program and up to $30,000 in Adoption Assistance, underscoring our commitment to their diverse needs and aspirations. From the moment of hire, they can enjoy up to three weeks of vacation annually, alongside generous Holiday, Sick Leave, and Personal Day policies. Additionally, we offer a New Hire Referral Bonus Program, significant Home Purchase Discounts, and unique opportunities such as the Everyone’s Included Day. At Lennar, we believe in investing in our Associates, empowering them to thrive both personally and professionally. Lennar Associates will have access to these benefits as outlined by Lennar’s policies and applicable plan terms. Visit Lennartotalrewards.com to view our suite of benefits.

Physical & Office/Site Presence Requirements:

Regular, in-person attendance at Company communities/job sites and offices during regular work hours is an essential function of this job. Requires the ability to work more than eight hours per day in the confined quarters of a construction trailer, the ability to operate a motor vehicle, read plans, climb stairs and ladders, bend, stoop, reach, lift, move and/or carry equipment which may be in excess of 50 pounds. Job may require occasional operation of construction equipment. Finger dexterity may be required to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.

Lennar is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.

• This information is intended to be a general overview and may be modified by the company due to factors affecting the business.

General Overview of Compensation & Benefits:

We reasonably expect the base compensation offered for this position to range from an annual salary of $178,112.00 - $223,429, subject to adjustment based on business-related factors such as employee qualifications, geographic pay differentials (e.g., cost of labor/living, etc.), and operational considerations.

• This position may be eligible for bonuses.
• This position may be eligible for commissions.
• This position will be eligible for the described benefits listed in the above section in accordance with Company Policy.
• This information is intended to be a general overview and may be modified by the Company due to factors affecting the business.

Life at Lennar

At Lennar, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching environment for our Associates, offering a comprehensive array of benefits designed to enhance their well-being and professional growth. Our Associates have access to robust health insurance plans, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, ensuring their health needs are well taken care of. Our 401(k) Retirement Plan, complete with a $1 for $1 Company Match up to 5%, helps secure their financial future, while Paid Parental Leave and an Associate Assistance Plan provide essential support during life's critical moments. To further support our Associates, we provide an Education Assistance Program and up to $30,000 in Adoption Assistance, underscoring our commitment to their diverse needs and aspirations. From the moment of hire, they can enjoy up to three weeks of vacation annually, alongside generous Holiday, Sick Leave, and Personal Day policies. Additionally, we offer a New Hire Referral Bonus Program, significant Home Purchase Discounts, and unique opportunities such as the Everyone’s Included Day. At Lennar, we believe in investing in our Associates, empowering them to thrive both personally and professionally. Lennar Associates will have access to these benefits as outlined by Lennar’s policies and applicable plan terms. Visit Lennartotalrewards.com to view our suite of benefits.

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Lennar is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.