Estate Settlement & Trust Administrator

Fifth Third Bank; United States; On-site; USD 61,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Fifth Third Bank is seeking an Estate Settlement Administrator in Farmington Hills, MI to support Estate Officers in administering trust accounts and ensuring regulatory compliance. You will coordinate client communications, asset collection, probate filings, and distributions, while maintaining accuracy in trust systems and workflows.

You will collaborate with internal teams and external professionals, uphold service standards, and stay informed on fiduciary matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is strongly preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience; estate, trust or financial services experience preferred.
• Introductory proficiency in organizational skills and time management.
• Foundational understanding of fiduciary responsibilities and tax matters related to estate and trust services.

Responsibilities

• Support Estate Officer in all aspects of estate administration and client communications.
• Coordinate asset collection, probate filings, distributions, and tax matters.
• Maintain trust accounting integrity and CRM/Portal updates; ensure policy compliance in operations.
• Review daily account activity for accuracy and assist with distribution schedules and documentation.

Skills

Organizational & Time Management

Attention to Detail

Trust Administration Knowledge

Financial Acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree (strongly preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CRM systems

Workflow Portal

ACE

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

Fifth Third Bank is seeking an Estate Settlement Administrator in Farmington Hills, MI to support Estate Officers in administering trust accounts and ensuring regulatory compliance. You will coordinate client communications, asset collection, probate filings, and distributions, while maintaining accuracy in trust systems and workflows.

You will collaborate with internal teams and external professionals, uphold service standards, and stay informed on fiduciary matters.