Trust Administration Officer II

City National Bank

Las Vegas (NV)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 104,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Time off

Fertility benefits

Career development

Employee resource groups

Job summary

City National Bank seeks an entry level Personal Trust Officer to administer trusts, estates, agencies, and guardianships. Under guidance, you will open and maintain accounts, interpret governing documents, and support day-to-day administrative tasks while building client relationships.

You will develop knowledge of tax provisions, review account activity, and assist with compliance and reporting. A Bachelor’s degree is expected, J.D.

Qualifications

Strong written and verbal communications skills.
Ability to gather, arrange, compile, interpret data and identify opportunities.
Demonstrate excellent working knowledge of trust administration.

Responsibilities

Review and revise paperwork for trusts and accounts to ensure accuracy.
Prepare new account paperwork and tax-related documents.
Analyze income to meet beneficiary distributions and fees.
Coordinate set up and monitoring of assets and inventories.
Respond to client and intermediary inquiries via phone, email, and mail.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

J.D. degree

Job description

This is an entry level Personal Trust Officer position, responsible for administering personal trust accounts such as testamentary/intervivos trusts, foundations and agency accounts in accordance with terms specified in the trust instrument. Under general guidance from the trust team, opens and maintains estates, trusts, agency accounts and guardianships. Become familiar with the governing document to interpret terms, responsibilities and duties of the Bank. Receive guidance in understanding provisions of the documents and strategies associated with the assigned accounts. Develop and maintain relationships with clients to help execute day to day administrative functions. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of account activity by reviewing various reports. Seek guidance on tax and administration issues.

TRUST ADMINISTRATION OFFICER II

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

For Trusts where CNB is trustee, reviews and revises paperwork from sales team (e.g., agreements, fee schedules, transfer proxies, receipt of assets, ensure accurate cost basis and tax acquisition dates, obtain any missing information and signatures, etc.). Make corrections and additions to ensure accuracy.
Prepare new account paperwork, as required.
Analyze anticipated income to insure sufficient cash is maintained to meet beneficiary distributions, banks fees, trust bills, etc.
Obtain missing documents from clients.
For Trust accounts, initiate annual administrative review of accounts. Review files for completed forms, codes, review payments and transactions and for accuracy. Review forms to ensure they are consistent with the Trust Document.
Produce and review various tax reports for clients and intermediaries. Research tax deficiency notices. Pay estimated taxes and allocates tax payments between principal and income, file returns, and maintains tax calendars. Communicate with Tax Vendor and external intermediaries.
Gather data for account reconciliation, ensuring distribution requirements are met for charitable trusts, computes distribution amounts for uni-trust accounts and reviews fee agreements between the bank, clients, and Co-Fiduciaries.
Complete discretionary distribution requests. Submit formal requests to the Trust Officer for approval.
Coordinate set up, tracking, and monitoring of personal property inventory; real estate, mineral, oil and gas, intellectual properties, and special financial assets. (i.e., notes, loans, partnerships, etc.)
Provide client service by responding and researching client and colleague inquires by phone, email, and written communications.
Respond to advisors and intermediaries regarding the administration and maintenance of accounts.
Fields phone calls from clients and intermediaries.
Review documents and responses to compliance department, audit and OCC inquiries after research is performed by TA.
Gather information from clients for projects.
Prepare draft correspondence letters and memos.
Maintain new account logs.
Follow appropriate Regulation 9 process.
Maintain all appropriate training and continuing education requirements for both internal programs and external licenses and certifications.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Required Qualifications*

Minimum 4 years of experience in Personal Trust required
Minimum 4 years of experience in a financial services organization required
Minimum 4 years of administrative/clerical experience required

Additional Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree.
J.D. Degree a plus.
Up to three years’ experience in trust administration preferred.
Strong written and verbal communications skills.
Ability to gather, arrange, compile, interpret, analyze, summarize and evaluate information and data to identify opportunities and formulate conclusions and recommended actions.
Ability to set priorities, and objectives.
Demonstrate excellent working knowledge of trust administration.
Colleague is ideally working towards Trust Certificate and/or CTFA

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Compensation

Starting base salary: $65,296 - $104,304 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions.

Benefits and Perks

Benefits

At City National, we strive to be the best at whatever we do, including the benefits and perks we offer our colleagues including:

Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including Medical, Dental and Vision plans, available the first of the month following start date
Generous 401(k) company matching contribution
Career Development through Tuition Reimbursement and other internal upskilling and training resources
Valued Time Away benefits including vacation, sick and volunteer time
Specialized health and family planning benefits including fertility benefits, and cancer, diabetes and musculoskeletal support programs
Career Mobility support from a dedicated recruitment team
Colleague Resource Groups to support networking and community engagement

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About Us

Since day one we've always gone further than the competition to help our clients, colleagues and communities flourish. City National Bank was founded in 1954 by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs and that legacy of integrity, community and unparalleled client relationships continues today. City National is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, one of North America’s leading diversified financial services companies. To learn more about City National and our dynamic company culture, visit us at About Us.

INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

City National Bank fosters an inclusive environment where all forms of diversity are valued and leveraged to make us a better company and employer. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other basis protected by law.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.