Senior Trust Administrator

Building Careers; Saint Helier; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Building Careers is seeking a Trust Administrator to take ownership of complex fiduciary structures and build strong client relationships in Jersey. You will oversee day-to-day administration, including payments, distributions and transfers, and review trust and company documentation.

The role requires strong knowledge of Jersey regulatory requirements and AML/KYC processes, excellent organisation, and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Experience with managing complex trusts and fiduciary structures.
• Knowledge of Jersey regulatory requirements and AML/KYC procedures.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of trusts, companies and fiduciary structures.
• Oversee day-to-day administration including payments, distributions and transfers.
• Prepare and review trust and company documentation, minutes and resolutions.
• Ensure compliance with Jersey regulatory requirements and AML/KYC procedures.
• Maintain accurate client records and coordinate periodic reviews.
• Liaise with clients, beneficiaries, banks, lawyers and advisers.
• Support financial reporting and client account administration.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior administrators.

Skills

Trust administration

Client relationship management

AML/KYC knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Education

STEP/CGI/ICSA qualification

Job description

This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of complex client structures, build strong relationships with clients and professional advisers, and provide guidance to junior members of the team.

What will you be doing?

• Managing a portfolio of trusts, companies and other fiduciary structures
• Overseeing day-to-day administration, including payments, distributions and transfers
• Preparing and reviewing trust and company documentation, minutes and resolutions
• Ensuring compliance with Jersey regulatory requirements and AML/KYC procedures
• Maintaining accurate client records and coordinating periodic reviews
• Liaising with clients, beneficiaries, banks, lawyers and other professional advisers
• Supporting financial reporting and client account administration
• Providing guidance and mentoring to junior administrators

Who might be a good fit?

• Trust Officers / Trust Administrators
• Fiduciary Services Professionals
• Candidates with experience managing complex trust and company structures

What we're looking for:

We're interested in professionals with previous trust and fiduciary administration experience, ideally within Jersey or another offshore financial services environment.

Strong knowledge of trust structures, Jersey regulatory requirements and AML/KYC procedures is important, alongside excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage client relationships independently.

A STEP or CGI/ICSA qualification, or working towards one, would be advantageous.