Senior Trust Officer

SINGAPORE EXECUTIVE SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SINGAPORE EXECUTIVE SERVICES PTE. LTD. is seeking a Senior Trust Officer to manage a portfolio of international trusts and companies, delivering client‑focused trust and corporate administration services while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

You will conduct due diligence, draft trust deeds and documents, oversee onboarding and terminations, liaise with clients and regulators, and mentor junior staff to support business growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Trust & Corporate Secretarial services.
• Strong knowledge of Trust law and principles.
• Familiarity with Singapore corporate law and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact for international clients to establish new Trust and corporate structures and administer existing ones effectively.
• Conduct due diligence and accept new Trust business by drafting Trust Deeds and Letters of Wishes.
• Perform due diligence and acceptance procedures for new client companies in Singapore and offshore jurisdictions.
• Manage new Trust and corporate bank account applications to facilitate client operations.
• Ensure ongoing administration complies with MAS regulations and statutory requirements.
• Assist the Manager in periodic client portfolio reviews and supervise junior staff.

Skills

Trust administration

Client relationship management

Regulatory compliance

MAS regulatory knowledge

Team supervision

Education

STEP or equivalent qualification

Bachelor's degree in Law/Accounting/Business (preferred)

Tools

IBIS

MS Office

Job description

Company Overview

The client is an independent international trust company providing comprehensive trust and corporate administration services, specializing in Singapore and offshore jurisdictions including New Zealand, Cook Islands, and Hong Kong.

Job Summary

The Senior Trust Officer manages a portfolio of international trusts and companies, delivering client-focused trust and corporate administration services while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and supporting business growth.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact for international clients to establish new Trust and corporate structures and administer existing ones effectively
• Conduct due diligence and accept new Trust business by reviewing establishment documents and drafting Trust Deeds and Letters of Wishes aligned with client objectives
• Perform due diligence and acceptance procedures for new client companies in Singapore and offshore jurisdictions
• Manage new Trust and corporate bank account applications to facilitate client operations
• Ensure ongoing administration complies with statutory requirements and all MAS regulations
• Assist the Manager in completing periodic client portfolio reviews based on risk ratings and company policies
• Oversee terminations, liquidations, and winding-up of Trust and corporate structures with accuracy and timeliness
• Issue timely invoices to clients and coordinate prompt collection of outstanding debts
• Collaborate with the Accounting Department to ensure timely completion of financial statements for trusts and companies under administration
• Maintain accurate trust and corporate records and internal files for audit and operational purposes
• Update and manage the Client Management Information System (IBIS) database related to Trusts and companies
• Supervise and provide on-the-job training and development for Officer and Junior Trust and Corporate staff members
• Support ad-hoc administrative tasks including in-house or regulatory projects as required
• Adapt to evolving duties and responsibilities as indicated by business needs

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Trust & Corporate Secretarial services
• Strong knowledge of Trust law and principles
• Working knowledge of Singapore corporate administration services is advantageous but not essential
• Familiarity with Singapore and offshore corporate law and best practices is beneficial
• Basic understanding of financial statements for trusts and companies
• Relevant professional qualifications in trust administration, STEP, banking, accounting, or law