Senior Associate, Trust Services (Contract)

IQ EQ TRUSTEES (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration and pension aligned to市场

Private health and dental cover

Life assurance

25 days annual leave

Maternity and paternity leave

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

IQ EQ TRUSTEES (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD. is seeking a capable trust administrator to support private family trusts and related structures. The role emphasizes accurate documentation, regulatory compliance, and proactive problem solving with a strong client-service orientation.

You will manage distributions, resolutions, minutes, and other trust-related documents, while coordinating with banks, legal advisers, and tax professionals. A STEP qualification is advantageous, and Mandarin skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in trust administration, fiduciary services, private wealth, or related field.
• Qualification in Trust, Legal, Accounting, Finance, Corporate Secretarial; STEP is advantageous.
• Good understanding of trust structures and Singapore regulatory requirements.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Mandarin proficiency advantageous for Mandarin-speaking clients.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality trust administration support for private family trusts and related structures.
• Maintain relationships with clients and intermediaries through professional communication.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies; manage risk.
• Complete periodic reviews, due diligence updates, and transaction monitoring accurately and on time.
• Support risk, compliance, audit, and governance activities and assist with portfolio management during maternity cover.

Skills

Trust administration

Client relationship management

Attention to detail

Regulatory compliance

Proactive problem solving

Education

STEP qualification

Job description

What you'll do

Responsibilities (how we will measure success)

• You’ll deliver high-quality trust administration support across a portfolio of private family trusts and underlying structures.
• You’ll build and maintain strong relationships with clients and intermediaries through responsive, professional, and effective communication.
• You’ll ensure trust structures comply with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and risk management standards.
• You’ll complete periodic reviews, due diligence updates, and transaction monitoring activities accurately and within agreed timelines.
• You’ll proactively resolve administration issues, manage risk appropriately, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to support effective portfolio management and business continuity during the maternity cover period.

Tasks (what does the role do on a day-to-day basis)

• Support the administration of private family trusts and underlying companies in accordance with trust deeds, regulatory requirements, and internal procedures.
• Act as a contact point with professional intermediaries on trust administration matters.
• Prepare and process trust distributions, resolutions, minutes, agreements, and other trust administration documentation.
• Support the conducting of periodic reviews of trust structures and maintain accurate client records.
• Ensure client due diligence and KYC documentation remains current and compliant with regulatory and internal requirements.
• Liaise with banks, investment managers, brokers, lawyers, tax advisers, and other third parties regarding client matters.
• Coordinate the opening and maintenance of bank, investment, and brokerage accounts.
• Assist with risk, compliance, audit, and governance-related activities.
• Support other trust administration and operational projects as assigned.

Key competencies for position and level

• Good understanding of trust administration, fiduciary services, and private wealth structures.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong client service orientation and relationship management skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team.
• Proactive approach with strong ownership and problem-solving capabilities.

Key behaviours we expect to see

In addition to demonstrating our Group Values (Authentic, Bold, and Collaborative), the role holder will be expected to demonstrate the following:

• Take ownership of client matters and deliver work to a consistently high standard.
• Build strong working relationships with clients, intermediaries, and colleagues.
• Demonstrate sound judgement, professionalism, and attention to detail in all aspects of trust administration.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive remuneration and pension: motivating financial packages based upon market rates for your role and is proportionate to your qualifications, level of experiences and skills profile
• Wellbeing: additional social benefits such as private health and dental cover, life assurance and etc
• Annual leave: our employees are entitled to 25 days paid leave plus all statutory public holidays
• Maternity and paternity leave, education leave and etc
• Flexible working: we recognise the value of working flexibly and want to ensure all employees enjoy an excellent work-life blend. As such, we are open to conversations with employees related to setting up flexible working arrangements.

About you

Required Experience

• You have at least 2 years of experience in trust administration, fiduciary services, private wealth, or a related field.
• You hold a qualification in Trust, Legal, Accounting, Finance, Corporate Secretarial, or a related discipline; STEP qualification or active pursuit of STEP is advantageous.
• You have a good understanding of trust structures and Singapore regulatory requirements, with experience supporting trust portfolios accurately and compliantly.
• You possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• You are a proactive team player with excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; Mandarin language proficiency is advantageous to support Mandarin-speaking clients.