Trust Officer

Victus Search Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Victus Search Limited in London is seeking an experienced Trust Officer to join its growing team. You will take ownership of a portfolio and develop within a small, collaborative environment, handling day‑to‑day trust administration and client service.

The role includes exposure to UK trusts and EOTs; prior EOT experience is not essential if you have transferable trust skills. Strong organisation, communication and governance awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in trust administration and fiduciary services.
• Strong client service, communication and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of AML/CFT and governance requirements.
• Understanding of trust documentation and trust deeds.

Responsibilities

• Administer a portfolio of trust structures and maintain accurate client records.
• Prepare trustee resolutions, meeting minutes and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate distributions, asset transfers and other trust transactions.
• Review trust deeds and associated legal documentation.
• Support client onboarding, KYC and due diligence requirements.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, intermediaries and advisers.

Skills

Trust administration

Client service

Communication

Organisation

AML/CFT

KYC

Governance

Trust law

Job description

We are working with a highly regarded international professional services business seeking an experienced Trust Officer to join its growing London team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a solid grounding in trust administration who is ready to take greater ownership of a portfolio and develop within a small, collaborative team.

The role will include exposure to UK trusts, including Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs), although previous EOT experience is not essential, as long as there is transferable trust experience.

The Role

• Administer a portfolio of trust structures and maintain accurate client records.
• Prepare trustee resolutions, meeting minutes and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate distributions, asset transfers and other trust transactions.
• Review trust deeds and associated legal documentation.
• Support client onboarding, KYC and due diligence requirements.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, intermediaries and advisers.

The Successful Candidate

• Ideally 3+ years’ experience within trust or fiduciary services.
• A good understanding of trust administration and trust documentation.
• Strong client service, communication and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of trust and company law, AML/CFT and governance requirements.
• STEP, ICSA or an equivalent qualification, or working towards one, would be advantageous.

The Opportunity

You will join a growing area of the business with the opportunity to manage your own workload, build client relationships and develop further into broader client-facing responsibilities.