Senior Specialist, Fiduciary

BNY; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BNY Mellon seeks a Senior Specialist, Fiduciary to join its Wealth Management team in Pittsburgh, PA. You will collaborate with Advisors and Fiduciary Officers to administer Trusts, Foundations and high-net-worth client accounts.

You will support senior officers in managing client relationships, adherence to the governing trust, risk management and compliance; engage with clients, co-trustees, and external advisors to uphold fiduciary standards; onboard new business and assist in growth of the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• 2-5 years of experience working with clients, trusts and/or estates, including fiduciary administration, taxation or the drafting/advisement of legal documents.
• Strong knowledge of fiduciary nomenclature and practices, trust administration, and client service principles.
• Experience working directly with clients, legal advisors, tax advisors, and internal partners in a high-touch environment.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities, identify risk, and follow through on assigned matters.
• Continuous learning mindset, with the ability to gain knowledge of policies and procedures to progress within the role.
• CTFA or CFP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team of Advisors and Fiduciary Officers focused on the administration and service of Trusts, Foundations and high-net-worth client accounts
• Support senior officers in the management and administration of existing client relationships, as well as the analysis and adherence to the governing trust agreement, risk management and compliance
• Direct engagement with clients, co-trustees, beneficiaries, and external advisors to ensure BNY is meeting the highest fiduciary standards
• Administer new business opportunities, onboard client prospects, and support the responsible growth of the Fiduciary business
• Serve as a resource in the development and delivery of estate planning and financial advice to provide solutions aligned with clients’ short- and long-term strategic objectives
• Support client service, KYC, records management, reporting and compliance activities in alignment with applicable policies and procedures

Skills

Fiduciary administration

Client service

Trust administration

Communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Description

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Specialist, Fiduciary to join our Wealth Management team. This role is located in Pittsburgh, PA.

Job Description

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Specialist, Fiduciary to join our Wealth Management team. This role is located in Pittsburgh, PA.

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:

• Collaborate with a team of Advisors and Fiduciary Officers focused on the administration and service of Trusts, Foundations and high-net-worth client accounts
• Support senior officers in the management and administration of existing client relationships, as well as the analysis and adherence to the governing trust agreement, risk management and compliance
• Direct engagement with clients, co-trustees, beneficiaries, and external advisors to ensure BNY is meeting the highest fiduciary standards
• Administer new business opportunities, onboard client prospects, and support the responsible growth of the Fiduciary business
• Serve as a resource in the development and delivery of estate planning and financial advice to provide solutions aligned with clients’ short- and long-term strategic objectives
• Support client service, KYC, records management, reporting and compliance activities in alignment with applicable policies and procedures

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• 2-5 years of experience working with clients, trusts and/or estates, including fiduciary administration, taxation or the drafting/advisement of legal documents.
• Strong knowledge of fiduciary nomenclature and practices, trust administration, and client service principles
• Experience working directly with clients, legal advisors, tax advisors, and internal partners in a high-touch environment
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities, identify risk, and follow through on assigned matters
• Continuous learning mindset, with the ability to gain knowledge of policies and procedures to progress within the role
• CTFA or CFP preferred

About Us

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.

Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.

About The Team

At BNY, our culture speaks for itself, check out the latest BNY news at BNY Newsroom & BNY LinkedIn

Here’s a Few Of Our Recent Awards

• America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025
• World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2025
• “Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2025

Our Benefits And Rewards

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

BNY assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package for our employees. The expected base salary for this position when employment commences can be found in the Job Info section at the bottom of the posting.

Base salary offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is only part of the total rewards package, which may include eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, eligible employees may enroll in a 401(k) plan as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents. Eligible employees also may receive other benefits (including various paid time off benefits, such as vacation and sick time), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, the employee will be in an “at will” position and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payments or compensation programs) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.