Senior Trust Officer - Estate Settlement Administration

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About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Trust Officer on the Estate Settlement Administration team in Trust Client & Advisor Services as part of Wealth and Investment Management. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com .

In this role, you will:

• Administer, terminate and distribute complex death settlement accounts of all types.
• Administer large and complex estate/trust portfolio initiatives and deliverables within Fiduciary functional area and contribute to large scale planning
• Coordinate with business partners regarding death settlement administration issues
• Identify issues and research across jurisdictions
• Create, enhance, and expand customer relationships
• Review and analyze large, complex business estate/trust administration challenges that require an in depth evaluation of variable factors
• Manage probate and trust estates following the death of an existing Wells Fargo client
• Oversee complex, unique needs of estates and trusts during the death settlement process
• Consult with outside attorneys, accountants, and other Centers of Influence in managing and controlling risk
• Ensure that the probate estate or trust account is managed in compliance with the governing document, bank policy and procedure, as well as with statutory and common law requirement
• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals

Required Qualifications:

• 4+ years of Fiduciary Products experience or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• Established knowledge of estate settlement and probate regulations
• Strong knowledge and understanding of estate, trust, or fiduciary administration
• Ability to read and interpret legal documents
• Ability to review trust agreement documents and ensure bank compliance
• Certified Trust and Financial Advisor (CTFA)
• A BS/BA degree or higher (such as JD/LLM) in law or trust and wealth management
• Client relationship management experience
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to interact with all levels of an organization
• Ability to exercise independent judgment to identify and resolve problems
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Required locations listed above. Relocation assistance is available for this position.

This position is not eligible for a Visa sponsorship.

May be considered for discretionary bonus and a sign-on bonus

We Value Diversity

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

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