Trust Officer

Description

Position Purpose : Responsible for performing client service and administration for an assigned group of trust and investment management clients in the Trust Department. 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.
• •Prepare distribution requests.
• •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 personnel
• •Coordinate bill payment.
• •Prepare system reports of financial information.
• •Assist with audits.
• •Calculate and collect management fees following approved fee schedules.
• •Other duties in the Trust Department, as assigned.

Requirements

Where you’ll shine:

• •Minimum bachelor’s degree
• •CTFA or equivalent experience a plus
• •Prefer minimum of 3 years of related experience or degree in trust administration subject matter.
• •Superior verbal and written communication skills
• •Accuracy and transparency
• •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.
• •Trust experience or law degree required.

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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