Remote Chief Fiduciary & Trust Officer

Precision Labs; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Insurance

Vision & Dental Insurance

Equity

Maternity & Paternity leave

WeWork All Access Membership

WFH Yearly Stipend

L&D Yearly Stipend

Job summary

zerohash national trust bank is seeking a foundational Chief Trust Officer to build and launch the bank from the ground up. You will lead fiduciary operations, governance, and compliance while reporting to the CEO and the zntb Board.

The role requires deep fiduciary and custody expertise, pre-opening OCC charter experience, and the ability to establish robust controls across all fiduciary functions. This is a fully remote, nationwide opportunity within the United States.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in banking operations, trust operations, custody operations, or payments at a federally regulated financial institution.
• Direct experience at a national bank, federally chartered trust company, or equivalent regulated depository institution operating under OCC supervision.
• Deep working knowledge of 12 CFR Part 9 (Fiduciary Activities of National Banks), OCC safety and soundness expectations, and fiduciary examination standards.
• Demonstrated experience managing trust or custodial account administration, including account setup, asset segregation, periodic review, and fiduciary recordkeeping.
• Proven track record of building or managing high-volume, control-intensive operational environments in a regulated banking context.
• Experience reporting to or working directly with a bank Board of Directors, including preparation of board materials, operational KPIs, and governance reporting.
• Strong understanding of bank operational controls, internal audit, and OCC examination processes.
• Experience managing third-party and vendor relationships in a manner consistent with OCC third-party risk expectations.
• Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and develop high-performing teams in a regulated banking environment.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to boards, regulators, and senior institutional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead all fiduciary and trust operations and ensure compliance with 12 CFR Part 9 across custody, settlement, reconciliation, and recordkeeping.
• Design and implement controls, governance reporting, and KPIs; coordinate with COO and Legal on risk and audits.
• Oversee board reporting, governance materials, and stakeholder communications to the Board of Directors.
• Maintain OCC examination readiness, fiduciary audits, and regulatory liaison documentation.
• Manage third-party risk, vendor relationships, SLAs, and OCI compliance in a regulated environment.
• Drive operational resilience, incident management, and post-incident remediation across fiduciary functions.
• Foster a culture of fiduciary accountability and regulatory integrity within the organization.

Job description

zerohash national trust bank is seeking a foundational Chief Trust Officer to build and launch the bank from the ground up. You will lead fiduciary operations, governance, and compliance while reporting to the CEO and the zntb Board.

The role requires deep fiduciary and custody expertise, pre-opening OCC charter experience, and the ability to establish robust controls across all fiduciary functions. This is a fully remote, nationwide opportunity within the United States.