Job Description

Syndeo Staffing has a direct-hire opportunity for a Trust Officer at a local bank. The Trust Officer will provide clients with expert advice on trust and estate matters, creating and overseeing trusts under the terms of the governing trust documents.

Essential Functions

• Assists clients with discussion regarding trust and estate planning concepts, providing options concerning types of trusts and arrangements that may be best suited for their situation.
• Collaborates with the client’s attorney to draft legal documents as requested by the client and attorney.
• Collaborates with the Trust Investment Officer to choose appropriate investments based on long-term financial goals and the best interests of the beneficiaries; ensures that fiduciary judgment is followed in the investment of trust assets.
• Administration and supervision of all aspects of accounts within the Officer’s book of business located on the MAUI system, which may include:
  • Client meetings
  • Distribution requests
  • Annual regulatory review of accounts
  • Preparation of documentation for Trust Committee actions
  • Attend weekly Trust Committee meetings
• Collaborates with accountants in the preparation of various tax returns. Reviews, files, and oversees preparation and payment of applicable state and federal taxes for the trust.
• Promotes the bank’s trust services to clients, retail or commercial bank customers, community members, and business associates.
• Acts as a personal financial advisor when specified by the guidelines of the trust agreement.
• Develops relationships with centers of influence in the Wichita market
• Pursues educational opportunities to stay abreast of current fiduciary, tax, and ERISA statutes or regulations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Banking, Finance, Accounting, or related field required.
• Knowledge and understanding of trust laws, regulations and best practices in financial analysis and investment evaluations
• At least three years of experience with a bank, trust company, investment bank, law
• firm, or stock brokerage.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds (unassisted) as well as stand, sit, bend, kneel, squat, and walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents. Ability to communicate clearly.
• Strong numeric capabilities; Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in
• all units of measure using whole numbers and common fractions.

 Schedule: Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm - In office 

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