Job Description:
At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.
Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits.
We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.
Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.
At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!
Job Description:
Accountable for managing and settling the terminating trusts requiring technical expertise and knowledge. Assigns tasks to the Settlement Assistants, monitors progress and approves completed work. Assists senior officers in coaching, developing, and mentoring assistants within Settlement team. Responsible for coordinating information and activities with external business partners (Attorneys, CPAs, and Fiduciary Accountants), and internal support partners (Tax, Compliance, SAM, ART), to ensure accurate, timely and efficient administration, and to manage business risk. Maintains high quality communications with beneficiaries, with focus on client satisfaction and asset retention. Non-licensed associate.
Responsibilities:
* The Settlement Officer is accountable for independently facilitating, managing, and settling trust terminations that require expertise and knowledge of fiduciary rules and regulations in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
* The Settlement Officer Assigns tasks to Specialized Fiduciary Administrators, monitors progress and approves completed work. Responsible for coaching, developing, and mentoring administrators and junior level officers within the Trust Settlement team.
* Works closely while simultaneously building and maintaining relationships with internal business partners including but not limited to: Client Team, Office of the Chief Fiduciary, Administrative Resource Team (ART), Audit, Compliance, Fiduciary Tax Services, Specialty Asset Management (SAM), Trust Operations, Fiduciary Tax Services (Tax), Portfolio Managers, etc., as well as external parties (Attorneys, CPAs, and Fiduciary Accountants).
* Monitors the settlement process and task completion to ensure accurate, timely and efficient administration, and to proactively manage business risk.
* Maintains high quality communications with beneficiaries and internal partners, with a primary focus on timely execution and client satisfaction.
* Ability to proactively identify and resolve issues.
* Acts as a technical resource to colleagues within and outside of Trust Settlement team.
* May be called upon to handle tasks delegated by Trust Settlement Manager or Director.
Qualifications:
* BS/BA degree or equivalent experience; JD preferred
* Professional designation in Paralegal studies and prior Trust, Estate, and/or Tax experience preferred
* Strong communication and organizational skills
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where multi-tasking and prioritization is a necessity
* Works well as an individual contributor and member of a team
* Proficient use of Microsoft Office
* Ability to learn and apply new technology and systems
Minimum Education Requirement: High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent
Skills:
- Account Management
- Customer and Client Focus
- Oral Communications
- Risk Management
- Written Communications
- Collaboration
- Decision Making
- Issue Management
- Prioritization
- Problem Solving
- Active Listening
- Attention to Detail
- Client Management
- Process Simplification
- Referral Identification
Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)Hours Per Week:
40Pay Transparency details
US - IL - Chicago - 110 N Wacker Dr - Bank Of America Tower Chicago (IL4110)Pay and benefits informationPay range$85,300.00 - $104,200.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.Discretionary incentive eligibleThis role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company.BenefitsThis role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.Skills Required
- High school diploma, GED, secondary school education, or equivalent
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Professional designation in paralegal studies
- Prior trust, estate, and/or tax experience
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while multitasking and prioritizing
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Ability to learn and apply new technology and systems
- Juris Doctor degree
Bank of America Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Bank of America and has not been reviewed or approved by Bank of America.
-
Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, virtual care via Teladoc, wellness programs, and specialized support for cancer and menopause. Wellness credits and an always‑on EAP with in‑person sessions add to the depth of care.
-
Parental & Family Support — New parents can access up to 26 weeks of leave, including 16 weeks fully paid for eligible teammates, alongside back‑up child and adult care. Family‑building resources and reimbursements (e.g., fertility, adoption, surrogacy) and a dedicated Life Event Services team extend support across life stages.
-
Equity Value & Accessibility — Broad‑based equity through the Sharing Success program, including $1B in stock to nearly all non‑executive employees in January 2026, is intended to foster an ownership mindset. Stock awards (including RSUs) are a recurring component that aligns employees’ interests with shareholders.
Bank of America Insights
What We Do
We make financial lives better for our clients and our communities through the power of every connection. Our employees are at the heart of this purpose, and are key to driving responsible growth. Every day, across the globe, our employees bring a commitment to our purpose and to driving responsible growth by living our values: deliver together, act responsibly, realize the power of our people and trust the team. A key aspect of driving responsible growth is doing so in a sustainable manner, a critical pillar of which is being a great place to work for our teammates.
Gallery
