Wealth Management Trusts & Estates Tax Operations, Executive Director

Join our Wealth Management team as the Trusts and Estates Tax Operations Executive Director, where you'll play a pivotal role in supporting our Global Trusts & Estates practice and WM Banking teams.

The Trusts & Estates and Tax Operations team within Wealth Management (WM) supports the Global Trusts & Estates practice and WM Banking teams by coordinating and completing various domestic and foreign fiduciary tax reporting obligations. The team ensures all federal, state, and foreign filings are completed timely and accurately by the firm's third-party tax vendor. The incumbent will be a key member of the Tax Technical & Advisory team located in Chicago, IL, and Newark, DE, and will be experienced in sub‑specialty areas including state taxation of trusts, GST, estate tax, tax‑exempt trusts, foreign tax reporting obligations (UK, France, Israel, etc.), and US tax reporting for foreign trusts.

As the Trusts and Estates Tax Operations Executive Director within the Tax Technical and Advisory team, you will support global teams of trust professionals from our locations in Chicago, IL, and Newark, DE. You will collaborate closely with internal teams and the firm's third‑party accounting firm to review and establish tax policies, provide insights on complex planning and compliance scenarios, and evaluate the effects of evolving domestic and international tax compliance regulations. Additionally, you will work directly with trust officers, clients, family offices, and external advisors to ensure the accuracy and completeness of fiduciary tax filings.

Job responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert for fiduciary tax matters
• Support global trust teams on all tax matters including but not limited to estate and gift tax, generation‑skipping transfer tax, fiduciary income tax and international transfer tax implications, and foreign tax reporting.
• Prepare and present substantive tax training to the Trusts and Estates practice
• Partner with team members to review and support preparation of various tax forms (e.g. 1041, 990, 5227, 706, 706‑GST, etc.)
• Support non‑resident alien (NRA) reporting and withholding for trust beneficiaries
• Review governing documents to ensure tax attributes are correct
• Review state filing positions for accuracy
• Identify and execute on automation opportunities
• Ad‑hoc research and projects

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission‑based pay and / or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and / or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on‑site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability / Veterans

Base Pay / Salary

Chicago,IL $142,500.00 - $225,500.00 / year

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