Settlement Officer II

Bank of America; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary incentive plan

Industry-leading benefits

Job summary

Bank of America is seeking a Settlement Officer to manage and settle terminating trusts, coordinating with Attorneys, CPAs, Fiduciary Accountants and internal teams for timely administration.

You will coach and mentor junior staff, monitor progress, and ensure high-quality client communications while managing risk in a fast-paced environment in Chicago. JD or paralegal background preferred, strong multitasking is essential.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree or equivalent experience; JD preferred.
• Professional designation in Paralegal studies and prior Trust, Estate, and/or Tax experience preferred
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where multi-tasking and prioritization is a necessity
• Works well as an individual contributor and member of a team
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office
• Ability to learn and apply new technology and systems

Responsibilities

• The Settlement Officer is accountable for independently facilitating, managing, and settling trust terminations that require expertise and knowledge of fiduciary rules and regulations in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• The Settlement Officer Assigns tasks to Specialized Fiduciary Administrators, monitors progress and approves completed work. Responsible for coaching, developing, and mentoring administrators and junior level officers within the Trust Settlement team.
• Works closely while simultaneously building and maintaining relationships with internal business partners including but not limited to: Client Team, Office of the Chief Fiduciary, Administrative Resource Team (ART), Audit, Compliance, Fiduciary Tax Services, Specialty Asset Management (SAM), Trust Operations, Fiduciary Tax Services (Tax), Portfolio Managers, etc., as well as external parties (Attorneys, CPAs, and Fiduciary Accountants).
• Monitors the settlement process and task completion to ensure accurate, timely and efficient administration, and to proactively manage business risk.
• Maintains high quality communications with beneficiaries and internal partners, with a primary focus on timely execution and client satisfaction.
• Ability to proactively identify and resolve issues.
• Acts as a technical resource to colleagues within and outside of Trust Settlement team.
• May be called upon to handle tasks delegated by Trust Settlement Manager or Director.

Skills

Account Management

Customer and Client Focus

Oral Communications

Risk Management

Written Communications

Collaboration

Decision Making

Issue Management

Prioritization

Problem Solving

Active Listening

Attention to Detail

Client Management

Process Simplification

Referral Identification

Education

BS/BA degree or equivalent experience; JD preferred

High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits. We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve. Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs. At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

Job Description

Accountable for managing and settling the terminating trusts requiring technical expertise and knowledge. Assigns tasks to the Settlement Assistants, monitors progress and approves completed work. Assists senior officers in coaching, developing, and mentoring assistants within Settlement team. Responsible for coordinating information and activities with external business partners (Attorneys, CPAs, and Fiduciary Accountants), and internal support partners (Tax, Compliance, SAM, ART), to ensure accurate, timely and efficient administration, and to manage business risk. Maintains high quality communications with beneficiaries, with focus on client satisfaction and asset retention. Non-licensed associate.

Responsibilities

• The Settlement Officer is accountable for independently facilitating, managing, and settling trust terminations that require expertise and knowledge of fiduciary rules and regulations in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• The Settlement Officer Assigns tasks to Specialized Fiduciary Administrators, monitors progress and approves completed work. Responsible for coaching, developing, and mentoring administrators and junior level officers within the Trust Settlement team.
• Works closely while simultaneously building and maintaining relationships with internal business partners including but not limited to: Client Team, Office of the Chief Fiduciary, Administrative Resource Team (ART), Audit, Compliance, Fiduciary Tax Services, Specialty Asset Management (SAM), Trust Operations, Fiduciary Tax Services (Tax), Portfolio Managers, etc., as well as external parties (Attorneys, CPAs, and Fiduciary Accountants).
• Monitors the settlement process and task completion to ensure accurate, timely and efficient administration, and to proactively manage business risk.
• Maintains high quality communications with beneficiaries and internal partners, with a primary focus on timely execution and client satisfaction.
• Ability to proactively identify and resolve issues.
• Acts as a technical resource to colleagues within and outside of Trust Settlement team.
• May be called upon to handle tasks delegated by Trust Settlement Manager or Director.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree or equivalent experience; JD preferred
• Professional designation in Paralegal studies and prior Trust, Estate, and/or Tax experience preferred
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where multi-tasking and prioritization is a necessity
• Works well as an individual contributor and member of a team
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office
• Ability to learn and apply new technology and systems

Minimum Education Requirement

High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent

Skills

• Account Management
• Customer and Client Focus
• Oral Communications
• Risk Management
• Written Communications
• Collaboration
• Decision Making
• Issue Management
• Prioritization
• Problem Solving
• Active Listening
• Attention to Detail
• Client Management
• Process Simplification
• Referral Identification

Shift

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week

40

Pay Transparency details

US - IL - Chicago - 110 N Wacker Dr - Bank Of America Tower Chicago (IL4110)

Pay range$85,300.00 - $104,200.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.

Discretionary incentive eligible

This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company.

BenefitsThis role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.