Position Overview
At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company's success. As an Estate Settlement Advisor, you will work within the PNC Private Bank organization. You will be based in our West Palm Beach, Vero Beach or Fort Lauderdale, FL office.
The position is primarily based in a PNC location. Responsibilities require time in the office or in the field on a regular basis. Some responsibilities may be performed remotely, at the manager's discretion.
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Estate and Trust administrations are faced with intricate and complicated tax and legal matters. When PNC Bank, NA is a named corporate fiduciary or agent, our experienced estate settlement officers offer a skillset to professionally administer estates and trusts, while collaborating with internal and external partners to ensure success and "ease of mind" to all parties involved.
Responsibilities:
• Provides estate administration and related relationship management services
to an assigned book of business and serve as a specialized fiduciary expert for
estates in those relationships.
• Engages in fiduciary decision-making by executing the terms of governing
documents, in which PNC serves as executor or trustee. Responsible for
identification, marshalling, and safeguarding of assets. Coordinates appraisals,
creditor reconciliations, distribution of assets pursuant to governing
documents.
• Administers complex estate administrations, including addressing special
assets, liquidity, and concentrated holdings; assisting in resolution of
family/beneficiary conflicts; preserving and conserving estate assets overall;
obtaining accurate valuations and meeting all administrative and legal
deadlines.
• Ensures and coordinates the preparation of appropriate tax returns and court
or other state-required filings for the estate and the decedent. Understanding
of income and estate tax (Forms 706, 706, 1040, 1041, 2848).
• Supports the estate settlement business both internally and with Centers of
Influence. Serves as a point of technical expertise and problem-solving
escalation for the Estate Settlement Advisor team. Works with external
entities to understand, contribute to and implement fiduciary/tax planning
strategies and assess financial planning impacts for the beneficiaries.
Engages in business-retention and sales opportunities and supports estate
settlement advisors in similar activities.
• Serves as a subject matter resource for the estate settlement team, fiduciary
and market leadership. Serves as a point of technical expertise and problem-
solving escalation for the Estate Settlement Advisor team. May serve as a
point of escalation for problem resolution and stand as a proxy for fiduciary
leadership.
Job Description
- Engages in fiduciary decision-making by executing the terms of any will or document in which PNC serves as executor or trustee, including estate settlement trusts and other estate-related trusts. Acts as a market or region estate settlement authority. Provides estate administration and related relationship management services to an assigned book of business and serves as a specialized fiduciary expert for estates in those relationships. Serves as a point of technical expertise and problem solving escalation for the Estate Settlement Advisor team.
- Engages in the most complex estate administration, including addressing special assets, liquidity and concentrated holdings; assisting in resolution of family/beneficiary conflicts; preserving and conserving estate assets overall; obtaining accurate valuations and meeting all administrative and legal deadlines. Supports the estate settlement business both internally and with Centers of Influence.
- Works with external entities to understand, contribute to and implement fiduciary/tax planning strategies and assess financial planning impacts for the beneficiaries. Engages in business-retention and sales opportunities and supports estate settlement advisors in similar activities.
- Ensures and coordinates the preparation of appropriate tax returns and court or other state-required filings for the estate and the decedent. Administers estate settlement trusts and other estate- related trusts.
- Serves as a subject matter resource for the estate settlement team, fiduciary and market leadership. May serve as a point of escalation for problem resolution and stand as a proxy for fiduciary leadership. Assists in determining work assignments of other estate settlement advisors.
PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be:
- Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
- Managing Risk - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
Qualifications
Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role. Listed below are skills, competencies, work experience, education, and required certifications/licensures needed to be successful in this position.
Preferred Skills
Decision Making, Finance Strategy, Investment Management, Legal Practices, Real Estate Settlements, Revenue Recognition, Risk Assessments
Competencies
Account Management, Accuracy and Attention to Detail, Business Development, Effective Communications, Fiduciary Responsibilities, Problem Solving, Regulatory Environment - Financial Services, Selling.
Work Experience
Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree. Higher level education such as a Masters degree, PhD, or certifications is desirable. Industry relevant experience is typically 8+ years. Specific certifications are often required. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.
Education
Bachelors
Certifications
No Required Certification(s)
Licenses
No Required License(s)
Benefits
PNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time employees include: medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature), dental and vision options; employee and spouse/child life insurance; short and long-term disability protection; 401(k) with PNC match, pension and stock purchase plans; dependent care reimbursement account; back-up child/elder care; adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement; educational assistance, including select programs fully paid; a robust wellness program with financial incentives.
In addition, PNC generally provides the following paid time off, depending on your eligibility: maternity and/or parental leave; up to 11 paid holidays each year; 8 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law; between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service.
To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for full time and part-time employees, visit pncbenefits.com > New to PNC.
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Disability Accommodations Statement
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