Sr. Trust Administrator

Nuveen; Newark, Northern (DE, KY); On-site; USD 81,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Nuveen is seeking a Trust Administrator to serve as a subject matter expert on fiduciary matters, focusing on growth, retention and client satisfaction for high net-worth clients. You will interact with clients, agencies, advisors, and partners on laws and options concerning trusts and estate matters.

The role involves administering and growing Trust, Investment Agency and Custody accounts, participating in committees, and collaborating with Portfolio Managers and Wealth Advisors to deliver

Qualifications

• University degree required or equivalent.
• 5+ years of financial services experience required; 7+ years preferred.
• Work Career Level 8IC: 5+ years in financial services; 7+ years preferred; fiduciary administration focus.

Responsibilities

• Administers and grows Trust, Investment Agency and Custody accounts for high net-worth clients.
• Participates in management level committees.
• Deepens client relationships and expands product exposure.
• Analyzes and executes Trust accounts per legal instruments with fiduciary responsibilities.
• Communicates with clients and third-party service providers to ensure high client satisfaction and presents financial reports.
• Ensures accounts comply with legal, regulatory, and internal fiduciary procedures.
• Develops partnerships with Portfolio Managers and Wealth Management Advisors.
• Advises clients on trust matters considering complexity, distance and accessibility.
• Assists with new processes to improve efficiency of fiduciary administration.

Skills

Client Relationship Management

Commercial Mindset

Consultative Communication

Ethical Conduct

Executive Presence

Investment Strategy Acumen

Legal Acumen

Portfolio Management

Tax

Technical Writing

Trusts

Education

University degree

Job description

Trust Administrator

The Sr. Trust Administrator serves as subject matter expert on fiduciary matters and high net-worth client specific issues focused on growth, retention and client satisfaction communicating with clients, agencies, advisors, and other partners on the laws and options concerning trusts and estate matters.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Focuses on administering and growing Trust, Investment Agency and Custody accounts for our high net-worth clients and serves as an SME.
• Participates in management level committees.
• Deepens and grows client relationships and increase product exposure.
• Analyzes, interprets and executes Trust accounts as directed by the legal instrument with a laser focus on our duties and responsibilities as a Trustee.
• Proactively communicates with client and third -party service providers to ensure a high level of client satisfaction; prepare and presents financial reports to clients providing updates on the status of their trusts.
• Ensures account complies with all legal, regulatory, and internal procedures regarding Fiduciary Administration.
• Conducts regular reviews of Trust, Investment Agency, and Custody accounts to ensure proper administration and adherence to fiduciary responsibilities; monitors, identifies and resolves issues.
• Develops partnership and collaboration with internal business partners, including Portfolio Managers and Wealth Management Advisors.
• Communicates advice to clients; understands the nuances of managing relationships based on complexity, distance and accessibility.
• Assists with the development and implementation of new processes and procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of fiduciary administration.

Educational Requirements

University (Degree)

Preferred Work Experience

5+ Years Required; 7+ Years Preferred

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Work Career Level 8IC Required: 5+ years of financial services experience Preferred: 7+ years of financial services experience

Related Skills

Client Relationship Management, Commercial Mindset, Consultative Communication, Ethical Conduct, Executive Presence, Investment Strategy Acumen, Legal Acumen, Portfolio Management, Tax, Technical Writing, Trusts

Anticipated Posting End Date

2026-08-24

Base Pay Range

$81,400/yr - $118,000/yr Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans).

Company Overview

Every worker deserves a secure retirement. For more than 100 years, TIAA has delivered it for millions of people. Founded to help educators retire with dignity, today weʼre a market-leading retirement company fueled by world-class asset management. But weʼre not just another legacy financial services firm. Weʼre fighting harder than ever before for our clients and the many Americans who need us.

Our Culture of Impact At TIAA, we're on a mission to build on our 100+ year legacy of delivering for our clients while evolving to meet tomorrow's challenges. We equip our associates with future-focused skills and AI tools that enable us to advance our mission. Together, we are fighting to ensure a more secure financial future for all and for generations to come. We are guided by our values: Champion Our People, Be Client Obsessed, Lead with Integrity, Own It, and Win As One. They influence every decision we make and how we work together to serve our clients every day. We thrive in a collaborative in-office environment where teams work across organizational boundaries with shared purpose, accelerating innovation and delivering meaningful results. Our workplace brings together TIAA and Nuveen's entrepreneurial spirit, where we work hard and work together to create lasting impact. Here, every associate can grow through meaningful learning experiences and development pathways—because when our people succeed, our impact on clients' lives grows stronger.

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