Fiduciary Officer
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The Fiduciary Officer is responsible for the efficient administration of Trust Accounts for FFB wealth management clients where the Bank is acting as trustee, executor, administrator, conservator, guardian or agent for Trustee. The Fiduciary Officer will provide expert advice and counsel on estate planning and trust administration, including high level customer service to clients, attorneys and beneficiaries, and administer accounts in a manner that ensures compliance with legal requirements and business line policies and procedures.
Essential Functions / Responsibilities :
- Manages Risk - Monitors and controls risk in all aspects of trust and account administration, including management and control of unique trust assets
- Customer focus - Resolves problems efficiently and effectively brought by grantors, beneficiaries and others, such as requests for discretionary distributions
- Service to clients - Administers trust accounts, ensuring client objectives are met and are consistent with the governing documents, policies and procedures, State Trust code and sound fiduciary administration principles to best serve the interests of the beneficiaries
- Account Management - Collaborate with other Fiduciary Officers, Wealth Advisors, Private Bankers and Wealth Management Associates on new account paperwork, closing paperwork, wire and ACH transfers, tax reporting, Charitable and non-charitable gifting, principle and income account portfolios, administrative reviews, bill pay, estimated tax payments and liabilities, ticklers, cost basis information, fee set up and modifications and all other account administration from opening to closing.
- Responsible for complete and accurate information in paper file, all digital files and on trust accounting system
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed to Perform Essential Functions of the Job :
Four year College DegreeMinimum 10 years' experience of relevant fiduciary, personal trust or trust administrationCTFA or JD requiredAdvanced technical knowledge of investments, tax, legal and Bank operationsCurrent knowledge of fiduciary standards, principles and applicable laws and regulationsKnowledge of account management practices, tasks, and tools with the ability to provide services and support to key clientsEffective Communications and excellent organization skillsAccuracy and Attention to detailUnderstands and controls risk in all aspects of account administrationProficient in Word, Excel and OutlookPreferred Knowledge and Skills :
Advanced knowledge of estate planning, charitable planning, financial planning, business succession planning, wealth generational transfer and trust administration.Advanced knowledge of fiduciary standards and applicable tax matters, including income tax, estate tax, gift tax and generation skipping taxStrong understanding of State Uniform Trust codesAble to articulate the benefits and needs of various types of Trusts to clientsLevel of Complexity and Scope :
Serve on Administration CommitteeDegree of Independence and Decision-Making :
Works with limited supervisionRequired Supervisory Responsibilities :
Oversight of all daily activities of Wealth Management AssociatesPhysical Requirements :
Occasionally lifts and carries up to 20 lbsFrequently lifts and carries up to 10 lbsFrequently sits, stands and drivesSome travel requiredCompliance Statement :