Senior Trust Officer

Description

Position Purpose : Responsible for performing client service and administration for an assigned group of trust and investment management clients in a fast-paced corporate fiduciary environment as part of a successful and growing wealth management team. This is a professional role that includes contribution to growth, profitability, operational efficiency, and best-in-class fiduciary service.

This position supports our Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. market.

What you’ll do:

Administer fiduciary accounts as directed by governing documents

Tend to the daily needs and demands of trust and investment clients and beneficiaries.

Manage tax impacts of investment activities.

Prepare distribution requests

Maintain and apply basic knowledge of income tax and wealth transfer tax systems

Prepare for and participate in Trust Committee meetings

Work tactfully and professionally with account owners, beneficiaries, and other clients

Perform annual regulatory reviews

Open and close accounts

Prepare requests for investment transfers or trades

Prepare and submit court accountings, as required

Work directly with investment advisors to carry out investment objectives

Attend client calls and meetings

Interface with securities operations and investment personnel

Coordinate bill payment

Prepare system reports of financial information;

Assist with regulatory audits

Calculate and collect management fees following approved fee schedules

Requirements

Where you’ll shine:

Superior verbal and written communication skills

10+ years of experience in the administration of personal trusts

Minimum bachelor’s degree with JD and/or CTFA preferred

Accuracy and transparency

Proficiency with trust accounting principles

Careful reading skills

Strong attention to detail while maintaining timeliness and efficiency

Adherence to policies, procedures, and regulations

High degree of privacy and confidentiality

Willingness to work in a team environment with a helpful attitude

Other duties in the Trust Department, as assigned

Where we shine:

· Offering a full suite of benefits including medical, life, dental, and vision insurance plus generous paid time off.

· Supporting associates and their families; we embrace the importance of caring for oneself and our families.

· Surrounding ourselves with smart, driven, and diverse individuals.

· Valuing integrity, commitment regarding our daily duties, and the Bank as a whole.

· Supporting local philanthropic, cultural, and artistic initiatives and organizations that our employees’ value.

· Devoted to the communities in which we serve as we help those who form the creative backbone of our market’s future economy and business value.

· Bank of Clarke is “Great Place to Work” Certified through June 2025.

· “Top Virginia Employer for Interns” award recipient (2023, 2024,2025,2026) through Virginia Talent and Opportunity Partnership (V-TOP.)

Working Conditions :

The individual will be required to be available after normal working hours. Business travel may be necessary to meet with vendors and attend training opportunities. Occasional hours beyond standard scheduling may be required to meet critical deadlines.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed under the knowledge/skills section are representative of the knowledge, skill set, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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