Sr. Trust Officer

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. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.
One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world. We’re devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi-faceted approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organization.
Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference. Join us!
This job is responsible for managing a book of fiduciary and investment management accounts for high-net-worth clients and beneficiaries involving multi-generational families. Key responsibilities include overseeing the administration and business development of complex investment management and trust accounts and working with team members to assure trust product awareness and education of clients, associates, and Centers of Influence. Job expectations include working with teams to drive business development and retention, assisting clients with wealth planning needs, and managing risk.
 

Job Description

This job is responsible for managing a book of fiduciary and investment management accounts for high-net-worth clients and beneficiaries involving multi-generational families. Key responsibilities include overseeing the administration and business development of complex investment management and trust accounts and working with team members to assure trust product awareness and education of clients, associates, and Centers of Influence. Job expectations include working with teams to drive business development and retention, assisting clients with wealth planning needs, and managing risk.
Responsibilities:

• Provides fiduciary administration support including the review of trust instruments, participating in matters where the trustee is exercising discretion, managing risk, and conducting periodic trust reviews
• Supports investment management accounts including the coordination of opening and closing accounts, money movement, and account maintenance
• Engages with clients and prospects to build and transfer wealth tailored to their unique goals, while delivering a high-quality experience
• Ensures compliance with regulatory and legal requirements related to client accounts and portfolios
• Identifies and develops new business opportunities by pursuing new or expanded relationships with existing clients and prospects

Key attributes / competencies:

• Technical expertise in the areas of trust administration, fiduciary law, and estate and wealth transfer planning
• Initiative/proactive approach to problem solving
• Creative though prudent approach to providing solutions within Bank’s risk/reward profile
• Ability / drive to “ask for the order” to close sales
• Good people/partner communication skills / team player
• Knowledge of policies, procedures, regulatory requirements
• High level of savvy and sophistication re: high net worth clients’ concerns / issues
• Ability to communicate and connect with high-net-worth clients

Desired Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree OR equivalent business experience, preferably a minimum of 5 years of trust administration and estate planning experience
• Fiduciary professional with CTFA, CFP, AEP, JD, or CPA (or 6 months away from obtaining certification), preferred
   

Skills:

• Risk Management
• Business Development
• Client Management
• Wealth Planning
• Customer and Client Focus
• Client Experience Branding
• Client Solutions Advisory
• Process Management
• Decision Making
• Presentation Skills
• Prospecting
• Financial Analysis
• Attention to Detail
• Critical Thinking
• Planning

Minimum Education Requirement: High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week: 

40

Pay Transparency details

US - WA - Seattle - 401 Union St - Rainier Square (WA1510), US - WA - Spokane - 601 W Riverside Ave - Spokane Financial Center (WA2141)

Pay and benefits information

Pay range$95,200.00 - $200,000.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.

Discretionary incentive eligible

This 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.

Benefits

This 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.