Operations Specialist

<p style="min-height:1.5em">The U.S. mortgage market is a $14 trillion pillar of the economy — and much of it still runs on fax machines, overnight shipping, and manual workflows. Snapdocs is changing that. Our platform currently powers 20% of all real estate closings in the country, and we’re just getting started.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">We design workflow software and AI-driven automation that connects lenders, settlement teams, notaries, and investors — eliminating friction, reducing risk, and delivering a faster, simpler closing for every borrower. Our customers range from the largest mortgage lenders to independent title companies. They trust us because we solve real operational pain with empathy, rigor, and reliability.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">We’re backed by Sequoia, Y Combinator, and F-Prime, and we’re building for the long term.</p><h1><strong>The Opportunity</strong></h1><p style="min-height:1.5em">The mortgage closing process involves dozens of moving parts — documents, deadlines, lenders, title agents, and signing professionals who need to be in the right place at the right time. Getting it right requires more than technology; it requires people who understand the industry, anticipate problems before they surface, and take genuine pride in delivering a seamless experience.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">Snapdocs is the digital closing platform connecting lenders and title companies across the mortgage industry. Our Notary Connect platform coordinates signing events across the country every day, and the Operations team is the backbone of making that happen reliably and at scale. We're looking for an Operations Specialist who brings the speed, precision, and customer service instincts to keep every transaction on track.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h1><strong>The Role</strong></h1><p style="min-height:1.5em">You'll own the end-to-end coordination of signing orders on our Notary Connect platform — from intake through completion. That means managing assignments, communicating with customers and notaries, resolving issues in real time, and applying your judgment to prevent problems before they escalate. This is a detail-oriented, fast-paced role that requires genuine industry knowledge: a working understanding of closing transactions and signing standards is essential to doing it well.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h1><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h1><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h2><strong>Order Management</strong></h2><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Monitor and manage incoming signing orders; review details and special instructions for accuracy and completeness.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Keep order records up to date as changes occur throughout the signing lifecycle.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Apply independent judgment to anticipate potential issues and ensure orders progress smoothly at every stage.</p></li></ul><h2><strong>Notary Assignment</strong></h2><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Oversee automated notary assignment and take manual action on hard-to-fill orders, including direct outreach and incentive adjustments when appropriate.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Collaborate with customers to identify flexibility and meet performance targets for assignment speed and fulfillment.</p></li></ul><h2><strong>Communication & Stakeholder Support</strong></h2><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Respond promptly to inbound communications from customers and notaries, providing clear and professional updates.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Escalate urgent matters appropriately and coordinate resolution efforts with internal Support and cross-functional teams.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Make outbound calls to resolve time-sensitive issues quickly and effectively.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Perform follow-up actions when automated reminders are not completed.</p></li></ul><h2><strong>Issue Resolution</strong></h2><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Proactively identify risks and intervene to prevent delays or disruptions to the signing experience.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Troubleshoot and resolve common transaction issues; route signing errors and corrections to the appropriate internal teams.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Deliver a positive customer experience even in high-pressure situations.</p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h1><strong>Qualifications & Experience</strong></h1><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">High school diploma required.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">A minimum of 1–2 years of related customer service experience.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Mortgage, title, or notary industry experience required — a foundational understanding of closing transactions and signing standards is essential to success in this role.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Strong written and verbal communication skills.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Ability to learn and navigate new computer system applications.</p></li></ul><h2><strong>Knowledge & Skills</strong></h2><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Customer Empathy</strong> — You're patient, positive, and genuinely motivated to help people. You see things from others' perspectives, especially when problems arise, and you bring that mindset to every interaction.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Attention to Detail</strong> — You catch things others miss. In a role where order accuracy has direct impact on signings, small errors carry real consequences and you treat them as such.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Learning Mindset</strong> — You're curious, eager for feedback, and always looking to improve. You thrive in fast-paced environments where processes evolve and adapt, and you're comfortable managing your own workload through it.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Multitasking & Focus</strong> — You can manage multiple priorities simultaneously without losing accuracy or composure. You stay focused and self-directed even when the pace picks up.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Team Collaboration</strong> — You communicate clearly, contribute reliably, and genuinely enjoy working alongside others toward a shared goal.</p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h1><strong>Compensation & Benefits</strong></h1><p style="min-height:1.5em">We believe in being upfront about pay. The hourly rate for this role is determined by your work location and falls into one of our geographic compensation zones:</p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Zone 1 (San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle Metro, New York City): $25.00/hour</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Zone 2 (All other U.S. locations): $22.00/hour</p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em">In addition to hourly pay, this position includes meaningful equity and a comprehensive benefits package.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"> </p><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Why Snapdocs</strong></p><p style="min-height:1.5em">We’re here to transform one of the most critical and complex industries in the world. That requires a team that is curious, driven, thoughtful, and practical. We value:</p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Product discipline and clear reasoning</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Deep ownership of outcomes (not just tasks)</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Straightforward, honest communication</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Empathy for the people who use our software</p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em">This is a place for people who want to solve hard, meaningful problems with real economic impact — not just ship features.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h2>Join Us</h2><p style="min-height:1.5em">We’re expanding our product suite and the network it connects. To do that, we need people who are excited by complexity, energized by scale, and motivated to make a tangible dent in how the mortgage ecosystem works. If you’re hungry to learn, build, and lead — you’ll do the best work of your career here.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"><em><strong>To support our team, we offer a comprehensive & thoughtful benefits package for all full-time employees, which includes:</strong></em></p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">401(k) with up to 4% company match</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">16 weeks of paid parental leave</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Flexible Paid Vacation Time Off + 10 Sick Days for exempt roles</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Generous Accrued Paid Vacation Time Off + 10 sick days for non-exempt roles</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Summer & Winter Break (~1-week each) + 9 Holidays per year</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">HSA Employer Contribution ($75-150 for individuals, $150-$250 for families)</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">$15K Family Building Benefit (lifetime limit)</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Life and Disability Insurance</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">$1,500 Annual Lifestyle Stipend to support your well-being</p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em">Please note: Part-time employees are not eligible for benefits at this time</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">Snapdocs is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">California residents applying for positions at Snapdocs are subject to our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://snapdocs.com/california-candidate-privacy/"><u>candidate privacy policy. (</u></a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.snapdocs.com/california-candidate-privacy"><u>www.snapdocs.com/california-candidate-privacy</u></a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://snapdocs.com/california-candidate-privacy/"><u>)</u></a></p>

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