Trust Administrator

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

Job summary

A leading bank is searching for an Estate Administrator to join their RBC Royal Trust team in Halifax. The successful candidate will provide support in estate administration, ensuring client inquiries are handled professionally. Required qualifications include post-secondary education and bilingual proficiency in English and French. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to work in a dynamic team environment, aiming to make a significant impact for clients and the business.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses

Flexible benefits

Competitive compensation

Supportive leadership for professional development

Dynamic team environment

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English (mandatory) and French (preferred).
• Ability to complete the Royal Trust Estate & Trust Administrator Certificate within 2 years.
• Post-secondary education in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all account information on internal systems is accurate and up to date.
• Maintain communication with all internal and external contacts.
• Investigate inquiries and administrative errors.
• Assist Trust Officers with administrative functions.
• Respond to client calls in the absence of the Trust Officer.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Customer Service Management

Decision Making

Detail-Oriented

Group Problem Solving

Interpersonal Relationship Management

Operational Delivery

Time Management

Trust Operations Management

Education

Post-secondary education in a related field

Royal Trust Estate & Trust Administrator Certificate

Job description

Job Description

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 is the opportunity?

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 administrative errors 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 client calls in the absence of the Trust Officer and answer client inquiries in a professional manner

What do you need to succeed?

Must Have

• Post‑secondary education in a related field
• Royal Trust Estate & Trust Administrator Certificate or the ability to complete within 2 years
• Bilingual – English (mandatory) and French (a desired skill)
• Work in Halifax office 5 days per week

Nice to Have

• Previous experience in the Estate Administration field
• Previous experience in the Investment Industry

What’s in it for you?

• 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 and advance your career within RBC Royal Trust
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact for our clients and our business

WMRT

Job Skills

Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service Management, Decision Making, Detail‑Oriented, Group Problem Solving, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Operational Delivery, Time Management, Trust Operations Management

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: 2026-01-05

Note

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

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