Senior Trust Distributions & Operations Manager

Columbia Bank; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 89,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Mental health resources

Identity theft protection

Legal support

Auto and home insurance

Pet insurance

Discount marketplace

Paid vacation

Sick days

Volunteer days

Holidays

Job summary

Columbia Bank in Denver seeks a Distributions Manager for Columbia Private Trust to lead the outgoing distributions, transfers, and rollover activities. You will mentor staff, optimize workflows, and ensure compliant, timely processing of client requests.

The role requires strong leadership, trust operations experience, and collaboration with internal and external partners to drive efficiency and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Formal college-level education in business or trust, or equivalent training and experience.
• 8 years of experience in Trust Operations.
• 3 years of direct leadership experience in financial services.
• CISP and/or RITA SDIP preferred.
• Understanding of departmental goals and how they contribute to business objectives.
• Ability to facilitate complex transactions in alternative investments.
• Excellent communication and report-writin g skills.
• Strong time and project management skills.
• Knowledge of Trust Accounting System and related IT.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Distributions team handling transfers, rollovers, and distributions.
• Oversee training, hiring, performance evaluations, and coaching.
• Ensure compliant, accurate, and timely processing of client requests.
• Improve workflows and efficiency of cash and asset processing.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners on projects.
• Support audits and regulatory exams.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication

Time management

Project management

Teamwork

Mentoring

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Staff coaching

Education

College-level training/education in business or trust

Tools

Trust Accounting System

Job description

Columbia Bank in Denver seeks a Distributions Manager for Columbia Private Trust to lead the outgoing distributions, transfers, and rollover activities. You will mentor staff, optimize workflows, and ensure compliant, timely processing of client requests.

The role requires strong leadership, trust operations experience, and collaboration with internal and external partners to drive efficiency and service excellence.