Banking, Lending, & Trust (BL&T) unlocks access to Wells Fargo Bank products and services to high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families based on needs related to banking, custom lending, and trust services. These bank specialists leverage resources, valuable research, relationships, custom solutions, and highly tuned strategies to address clients' unique needs and aspirations.
BL&T further provides guidance on a variety of banking and fiduciary topics including investment management, general trust administration, specialty trusts, custody, tax, specialty assets, regulatory, privacy, ecommerce, deposit relationship and strategy, and business strategies. The section also provides support to the WIM Diverse Segments group, including WIM referral activity.
Trust Services Trust advisors discuss the needs of HNW and UHNW clients and provide personalized advice and wealth and asset management services, including:
• Personal trust services.
• Estate services.
• Philanthropic services.
• Closely held asset management.
• Real estate and loan asset management.
• Oil, gas and mineral management.
• Legacy trust services.
• Special needs trust services.
• Managed Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA).
Wells Fargo is seeking a Estate Trust Officer - Fiduciary Specialist focused on estate services within the Banking, Lending, and Trust division of Wealth and Investment Management. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com
In this role, you will:
- Administer a book of fiduciary relationships within a team-based environment, including analyzing trust and estate documents, implementing client estate plans, and ensuring client accounts are managed in accordance with sound fiduciary principles and applicable law.
- Engage clients, advisors and internal partners to deliver a high-touch client experience within a strong risk management framework.
- Build and maintain a strong knowledge of internal policies and procedures including, but not limited to, distributions, account maintenance, account opening and closing, KYC requirements, annual account reviews, and management of overdrafts.
- Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvement and control development.
- Serve as a subject-matter expert on fiduciary administration, including the interpretation of governing instruments, adherence to fiduciary principles and applicable laws, and the application of prudent investing standards.
- Act as a thought leader and culture carrier for the firm to influence outcomes and build an inclusive, collaborative and client-focused environment for our fiduciary professionals.
- 2+ years of Fiduciary Products experience or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience and education.
- J.D./CTFA preferred
- Solid understanding of trust administration practices, fiduciary responsibilities, estate settlement processes, and applicable tax considerations
- Ability to manage a book of fiduciary accounts, including trusts, estates, investment agency, and custodial accounts
- Experience interpreting trust agreements and legal documentation
- Ability to work effectively within a team and build strong working relationships across business channels and at all levels of management.
- Demonstrate a high level of organizational skills, including time and priority management.
- Collaborate effectively with relationship team members, client's advisors and other colleagues.
- Solutions-oriented and able to operate within a diverse, fast-paced environment.
- Strong conflict resolution skills.
- Strong leadership, communication and presentation skills.
- This position offers a hybrid work schedule
- This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
30 Aug 2026
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.
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Skills Required
- 7+ years of Fiduciary Specialty Asset Products experience
- Demonstrated experience advising high net worth clients on investment real estate
- Experience optimizing performance across specialty assets
- Proven ability to lead the end-to-end property acquisition process
- Demonstrated business development experience within private client wealth management
- Track record of managing complex client portfolios
- Strong analytical skills, with advanced proficiency in MS Excel and ARGUS software
- Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership capabilities
Wells Fargo Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are highlighted by a strong 401(k) with employer matching and added options like after‑tax contributions and an employee stock purchase plan, supporting long‑term savings. These features are presented as competitive elements of the total rewards package.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are described as comprehensive, often starting on day one for eligible employees, with HSAs/FSAs, wellness incentives, and mental health resources available. Specialized care options, including fertility support, further enhance the health offering.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave of notable duration is available from the start of employment, alongside adoption/surrogacy/fertility programs. Caregiving and backup care resources deepen the family-oriented support.
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