Trust Administration - Trust Officer Senior

Kestra PWS; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

401(k) and health insurance

Opportunities for training and development

Job summary

Kestra PWS is seeking a qualified professional in Wilmington, Delaware to oversee trust administrative functions and manage fiduciary relationships. This role involves delegating tasks, analyzing data for new business opportunities, and implementing strategic policies to achieve results.

Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree and possess strong leadership and organization skills. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including 401(k) and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Working knowledge of fiduciary relationships, including management of special needs trusts.
• Strong persuasive skills and leadership qualities.

Responsibilities

• Delegate assignments to subordinates.
• Analyze organizational data.
• Participate in discovering new business opportunities.
• Perform administrative reviews.
• Implement strategic policies to obtain results.
• Establish and assure adherence to budgets and schedules.
• Respond to inquiries from management and auditors.
• Train and develop trust administrators.

Skills

Persuasive relationship management

Leadership

Organizational and Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related discipline

Job description

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Arden Trust Company (Arden Trust) is part of Kestra Holdings, an industry-leading wealth management platform for independent financial professionals nationwide. Arden Trust provides industry-leading personal trust services designed to support families and preserve relationships for generations. The company’s primary mission is to help advisors meet their investing clients' vision and ensure their needs are fulfilled. Kestra-affiliated advisors and Bluespring partners can benefit from Arden Trust’s expertise in trust services. Arden Trust’s advisor-focused culture is built on innovation and advocacy, enabling advisors to enhance their ability to assist clients with trust-related needs.

What You’ll do

• Delegate’s assignments to subordinates.
• Analyze organizational data.
• Participate in discovery of new business opportunities.
• Perform administrative reviews.
• Implements strategic policies to obtain results.
• Establish and assure adherence to budgets, schedules, work plans and performance requirements.
• Responds to management, auditors, and bank examiners’ inquiries as requested.
• Train and develop trust administrator to confirm familiarity with accounts, processes, policies, and procedures.

What you’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or other related discipline or comparable combination of education/training and work experience.
• Working knowledge of all types of Fiduciary relationships including management of special needs trusts.
• Persuasive relationship management.
• Leadership
• Organizational and Prioritization

Internal Application Policy

Internal applicants must be in good standing and have a minimum of 1 year of service with Kestra. Internal applicants must also have a minimum of 1 year service in current role unless approved by EVP.

Benefits to support you

• Competitive pay and benefits with a large employer (over 1600 employees nationwide)
• 401(k), health insurance, and a competitive benefits package
• Work in a supportive, collaborative environment committed to professional excellence
• Help clients navigate meaningful financial decisions with confidence
• Opportunities for training, development, and long-term growth within the firm

Kestra Values

Our Mission is Powering Financial Independence, enabling the growth and success of investing clients and the advisors who serve them. We do that by living our values: Serve, Make it Happen, and One team.

Lead with purpose. Apply now and help shape the future of Kestra.

Disclosure

• You acknowledge that if hired, Kestra Financial, Inc. may, obtain and use background information concerning your credit, character, general reputation, personal characteristics, work habits, performance and experience for evaluation for your potential employment.
• It is the policy of Kestra Financial to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Kestra Financial prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.