Estate Administrator

RBC; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking an Estate Administrator in Halifax. This role involves providing accurate support for estate administration, maintaining communication, and assisting Trust Officers. Candidates should have post-secondary education and a commitment to obtaining the Estate Administrator Certificate. Working five days a week in the Halifax office, one can expect to be part of a dynamic team and contribute to meaningful community impact through financial services.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Opportunities for professional development

Dynamic and collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Hold a post-secondary education in a relevant field.
• Certificate in Estate Administration is required or must be obtained within 2 years.
• Work from the Halifax office 5 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and complete account information on internal systems.
• Maintain communication with internal and external contacts.
• Investigate inquiries and refer complex issues to the Trust Officer.
• Assist Trust Officers with administrative functions.
• Respond to clients professionally in the absence of the Trust Officer.

Skills

Post-secondary education in a related field

Bilingual in English and French

Education

Royal Trust Estate & Trust Administrator Certificate

Job description

Job Description

What is the Opportunity?

Join our growing RBC Royal Trust team! As part of the Royal Trust group, as the Estate Administrator you will provide timely and accurate support to our valued clients in respect to all aspects of estate administration. For more information, please visit: https://royaltrust.rbcwealthmanagement.com/en

What will you do?

• Ensure all account information on internal systems is up to date, complete, and accurate
• Maintain all written, verbal and electronic communication as required with all internal and external contacts
• Investigate all inquiries and refer more complex issues to the Trust Officer
• Assist Trust Officers in all administrative functions
• Understand and follow all RBC processes and policies as required
• Promptly respond to clients in the absence of the Trust Officer and answer client inquiries in a professional manner

Must Have

• Post‑secondary education in a related field
• Royal Trust Estate & Trust Administrator Certificate or the ability to complete within 2 years
• Work in Halifax office 5 days per week

Nice to Have

• Previous experience in the Estate Administration field
• Previous experience in the Investment or Banking Industry
• Bilingual in English and French is an asset

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses, flexible benefits and competitive compensation
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high‑performing team
• Opportunities to do challenging work
• Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact

Additional Job Details

Address: 1959 UPPER WATER ST, UNIT 1400:HALIFAX

City: Halifax

Country: Canada

Work hours/week: 37.5

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2025-12-01

Application Deadline: 2025-12-15

Note

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

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