Special Needs Trust Manager - Fiduciary Manager

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Banking, Lending, & Trust (BL&T) unlocks access to Wells Fargo Bank products and services to high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families based on needs related to banking, custom lending, and trust services. These bank specialists leverage resources, valuable research, relationships, custom solutions, and highly tuned strategies to address clients' unique needs and aspirations.

BL&T further provides guidance on a variety of banking and fiduciary topics including investment management, general trust administration, specialty trusts, custody, tax, specialty assets, regulatory, privacy, ecommerce, deposit relationship and strategy, and business strategies. The section also provides support to the WIM Diverse Segments group, including WIM referral activity.

Trust Services Trust advisors discuss the needs of HNW and UHNW clients and provide personalized advice and wealth and asset management services, including:

• Personal trust services

• Estate services

• Philanthropic services

• Closely held asset management

• Real estate and loan asset management

• Oil, gas and mineral management

• Legacy trust services

• Special needs trust services

• Managed Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA)

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Special Needs Trust Manager - Fiduciary Manager...

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In this role, you will:

• Manage and develop a team of individual contributor roles with low to moderate complexity and risk in Special Needs Trust Services, promoting growth, profit management, and risk management
• Engage stakeholders and internal partners associated with the function
• Assign accounts and ensure relationships are managed according to fiduciary policies and procedures to ensure satisfactory audits and service standards are met
• Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvement and risk control development within the Special Needs Trust Services team
• Develop new business, retain or expand current relationships and coaches on business development and develop investment strategies
• Review documents, negotiate fees, and approve discretionary distributions up to appropriate amount
• Make decisions and resolve issues regarding objectives and operations of Fiduciary Management Services team to meet business objectives
• Interpret and develop policies and procedures for functions with low to moderate complexity within scope of responsibility
• Provide fiduciary oversight and answer moderately complex questions regarding trust taxability, document interpretation, and fiduciary risk management
• Collaborate and influence all levels of professionals including managers
• Interact directly with external customers
• Lead team to achieve objectives
• Manage allocation of people and financial resources for Fiduciary Products
• Mentor and guide talent development of direct reports and assist in hiring talent

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
• 2+ years of Leadership experience

Desired Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree, Certified Financial Planner (tm) designation, Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisory (CTFA)
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment
• Knowledge and understanding of fiduciary law and federal regulations
• Direct experience in drafting Special Needs Trusts, settlement trusts, planning for individuals living with special needs, and advising trustees on matters related to the administration of Special Needs Trusts. Understanding of public benefits as they relate to Special Needs Trust administration.
• Direct fiduciary experience administering Special Needs Trusts, Settlement Trusts, and advising on matters relating to planning for individuals living with special needs Understanding of public benefits as they relate to Special Needs Trust administration
• Experience in wealth management with high-net-worth clients of at least five million dollars

Job Expectations:

• Up to 25% travel
• Specific compliance policies may apply regarding outside activities and/or personal investing; affected employees will be expected to provide information to the Wells Fargo Personal Account Dealing Team and abide by applicable policy requirements if hired. Information will be shared about expectations during the recruitment process.

Pay Range

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.

$100,000.00 - $196,000.00
Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

• Health benefits
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid time off
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
• Parental leave
• Critical caregiving leave
• Discounts and savings
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Scholarships for dependent children
• Adoption reimbursement

Posting End Date:
12 Sep 2025
* Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Equal Opportunity

Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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.

Applicants with Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo .

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.

Client-provided location(s): Austin, TX

Job ID: WellsFargo-R-484885-1

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-08-28T18:10:17