Trust Administrator

HCO Strategy; Singapore; On-site; SGD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HCO Strategy in Singapore is hiring a Trust Relationship Officer to own a portfolio of private and corporate trust accounts and act as the primary point of contact for clients and advisers. The role reports to the Head of Trust Administration and offers exposure to a reputable, independent platform with senior leadership access.

You’ll administer trust accounts end-to-end, support onboarding with AML/KYC checks, draft trust documents, manage distributions, liaise with lawyers and tax advisers,

Qualifications

• 2–4 years’ proven trust and company administration experience.
• STEP qualified, part-qualified, or actively pursuing
• Degree or diploma (accounting preferred)
• Track record of earning client confidence and understanding client needs in structuring a trust
• Strong written and verbal communication, sharp attention to detail, and ability to work independently under deadline
• Collaborative team player with a positive attitude

Responsibilities

• Administer a portfolio of trust accounts day-to-day, delivering exemplary client service and building long-term relationships
• Support new client onboarding — AML/KYC documentation, Source of Funds / Source of Wealth review — alongside the compliance team
• Draft trust documents (trust resolutions, letters of wishes) and support asset transfers into trust, including bank account opening
• Handle distributions to beneficiaries in line with the Trust Deed, and the collection and placement of earnings, dividends and sale proceeds
• Liaise with intermediaries — lawyers, tax advisers, bankers — on trust structures
• Conduct periodic reviews of trusts and estates, and flag any AML/KYC or risk issues promptly

Skills

Client relationship management

AML/KYC knowledge

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Team player

Education

Accounting degree or diploma

STEP qualification or in progress

Job description

A well-established, independent (non-bank-owned) licensed trust company in Singapore is growing its trust administration team and hiring a Trust Relationship Officer.

This is a client-facing administration seat reporting directly to the Head of Trust Administration — you’ll own a portfolio of private and corporate trust accounts end-to-end and be the trusted point of contact for clients and their advisers. A genuine opportunity to deepen your trust expertise on a reputable, independent platform with direct access to senior leadership.

What you’ll do

• Administer a portfolio of trust accounts day-to-day, delivering exemplary client service and building long-term relationships
• Support new client onboarding — AML/KYC documentation, Source of Funds / Source of Wealth review — alongside the compliance team
• Draft trust documents (trust resolutions, letters of wishes) and support asset transfers into trust, including bank account opening
• Handle distributions to beneficiaries in line with the Trust Deed, and the collection and placement of earnings, dividends and sale proceeds
• Liaise with intermediaries — lawyers, tax advisers, bankers — on trust structures
• Conduct periodic reviews of trusts and estates, and flag any AML/KYC or risk issues promptly

What they’re looking for

• 2-4 years’ proven trust and company administration experience
• STEP qualified, part-qualified, or actively pursuing
• Degree or diploma (accounting preferred)
• A track record of earning client confidence and understanding client needs in structuring a trust
• Strong written and verbal communication, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to work independently under deadline
• A collaborative team player with a positive attitude