Senior Trust Officer
Pay range: USD $125,000.00 - $140,000.00 / Year
Your opportunity
At Schwab, you're empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us 'challenge the status quo' and transform the finance industry together. We believe in the importance of in-office collaboration and fully intend for the selected candidate for this role to work on site in the specified locations. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without employer sponsorship.
The Senior Trust Officer is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with registered investment advisors, trust beneficiaries, and other interested parties for an assigned book of business consisting of large family relationships within the Personal Trust Services Division. The Senior Trust Officer serves as a mentor & coach to Trust Officers. The Senior Trust Officer assures compliance with all Bank policies and procedures, as well as all applicable state and federal banking regulations in the context of their responsibilities.
Key functions include but are not limited to:
- Ensure each trust account is administered in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and the terms of the governing instrument.
- Help mentor and coach other Trust Officers on the team.
- Personally administer an assigned book of complex and/or high touch personal trust accounts.
- Interpret legal documents to ensure that each trust in their assigned book of accounts is administered in accordance with the terms of each governing instruments.
- Maintain high client service levels through prompt research and responsiveness to trust beneficiaries and other centers of influence.
- Present discretionary memorandums for review and approval of the Discretionary Distributions Committee.
- Document directed distributions for the administrative file and for internal review.
- Provide notice of termination for terminating trusts and process related termination efforts in accordance with Administrative procedure.
- Respond to initial inquiries from Schwab advisors, third party contacts, and private individuals regarding both current and future trust prospects.
- Ensure proper receipt of and accounting for miscellaneous assets in established trust accounts.
- Perform Post Acceptance and Annual administrative account reviews for assigned accounts.
- Participate in special projects as needed.
- Provide training and support to the Administrative Team in coordination with the Director of Trust Administration
What you have
- 7+ years of experience in personal trust administration
- Bachelor's degree or higher, CTFA preferred, or equivalent work experience
- Strong knowledge of the principles of trust administration and practical experience in administering trusts governed by Delaware and Nevada law, a plus
- Experience with Inherited IRAs and Trusteed IRAs, a plus
- Superior organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities without sacrificing quality or accuracy
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills and the ability to deal effectively with a variety of people
- Highly motivated and a self starter
In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.
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What's in it for you
At Schwab, you're empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration-so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.
We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you - both today and in the future:
- 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
- Paid parental leave and family building benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Snacks
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Sabbatical
- Leave of Absence
- Volunteer Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)