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Trust Officer - (Fiduciary Specialist)

AT Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo

Trust Officer - (Fiduciary Specialist)

Philadelphia, PA

About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Trust Officer 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:

  • Read, interpret and apply trust document language to specific situations; making frequent distributions of cash or assets
  • Conduct comprehensive reviews of account activity and terms of all types of accounts following Wells Fargo policies/procedures
  • Provide the general administration for a book of assigned investment management and trust accounts
  • Perform fiduciary duties as an officer of the bank
  • Participate in less complex day to day activities associated with managing and controlling risk to the probate or trust accounts in compliance with governing document, bank policy and procedure as well as statutory and common law requirements
  • Administer client accounts in order to create, expand, and serve relationships
  • Identify customer needs and offer solutions
  • Review and analyze probate and administrative trust portfolios that require research, evaluation, and selection of alternatives and exercise independent judgment to guide medium risk deliverables
  • Set up, administer, terminate and distribute complex accounts of all types
  • Develop knowledge of investment strategies, objectives, and asset allocations
  • Present recommendations for resolving more complex situations and exercise independent judgment while developing expertise in the function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements in Fiduciary Products functional area
  • Mentor and provide work direction
  • Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
  • Interact with internal and external customers
  • Receive direction from leaders and exercise independent judgment while developing the knowledge to understand function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements
Required Qualifications:

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  • 2+ years of Fiduciary Products experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Desired Qualifications:
  • Knowledge and understanding of estate, trust, or fiduciary administration
  • Ability to review trust agreement documents and ensure bank compliance
  • Ability to read and interpret legal documents
  • A BS/BA degree or higher (such as JD/LLM) in law or trust and wealth management
  • Certified Trust and Financial Advisor (CTFA) or working towards obtaining this certification
  • Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
  • 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 take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision in a structured environment
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Solid problem solving skills
Job Location
  • 100 N 18th ST, Philadelphia PA, 19103
Job Expectation
  • Ability to work in a hybrid environment which you will be required to work at least 3 days in the office and 2 days remote
Posting End Date:
11 Oct 2024
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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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Client-provided location(s): Philadelphia, PA, USA
Job ID: WellsFargo-R-403893
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Return-to-Work Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Stock Purchase Program
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Unconscious Bias Training

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