Sr Director Operations (Remote)

Company: First American Financial Corp.
Location: Santa Ana
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

Who We AreJoin a team that puts its People First! As a member of First American's family of companies, Data & Analytics is a national provider of property-centric information, analytics, risk management and valuation solutions. First American maintains and curates the industry's largest property and ownership dataset with over 7 billion document images. Our major platforms and products include: DataTree, FraudGuard, RegsData, TaxSource and ACI. The First American Data & Analytics division boasts more than 20 patents and remains at the forefront of innovation - leveraging technology and data to deliver best-in-class decisioning solutions. Fueled by our industry-leading data and using our technology and proprietary process, our solutions provide lenders, real estate and title companies with actionable insights - enabling them to make better, increasingly automated, decisions. With offices in all major metropolitan areas, including California and New York, DNA teams work collaboratively from across the country. Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list for nine consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com.What We DoDirects or manages the day-to-day operations of a segment of the organization's operations in non-manufacturing environments in compliance with established policies and procedures. Participates in developing, interpreting and implementing policies and procedures for the organization. Ensures employee conformance to established practices and proper training of staff. Prepares related reports and audits current procedures to monitor efficiency of operations. Instills the notion within all employees at all levels of the organization that the business unit's primary goal is to provide the highest quality service possible to all of our customers.How You'll Contribute

• Implements and directs goals, objectives, and work standards for a large Department or small Functional Unit.
• Applies and develops policies and procedures that comply with regulatory and statutory guidelines, rules, and standards.
• Plans, organizes, administers, reviews, and evaluates the activities of professional, technical, and office support staff.
• Contributes to the overall quality of the department by developing and coordinating work teams and by reviewing, recommending, and implementing improved policies and procedures.
• Contributes and provides administration of the functional unit's annual and strategic goals.
• Directs the selection of staff and provides for their training and professional development to maintain effective morale, productivity, and discipline.
• Confers with Senior and Executive Management regarding departmental requirements and solutions; facilitates the resolution of problems and the development of new initiatives to support business segments.What You'll BringRequired Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Advanced degree preferred.
  • 10+ years demonstrated experience managing multiple functions.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
    • Demonstrated competency in executing strategic plans.
    • Demonstrated success with meeting the needs of a wide range of employees while driving team performance, monitoring results and appropriately allocating resources.
    • Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of particular field of specialization to the completion of complex projects.
    • Experience and knowledge of functional tools and infrastructure.
    • Progressive experience in leading employees in multiple locations, and significant experience developing and implementing solutions.
    • 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.Pay Range: $151,600 - $202,100 AnnuallyThis hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.** Note that the following statements only apply to candidates who will be working from an unincorporated area within Los Angeles County. **First American will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (e.g., the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act).First American intends to conduct a review of an applicant's criminal history in connection with a conditional offer. First American reasonably believes that a criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following material job duties for this position potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: handling of confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to First American or its customers, administrating or facilitating financial transactions, and the ability to meet customer-imposed criminal history requirements.What We OfferBy choice, we don't simply accept individuality - we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it's the right thing to do, but also because it's the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term. Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.
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