Trust Compliance Officer

Univest Financial Corporation; Souderton (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off

Short Term Disability

Holiday Time Off

Life Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Discounts on loan products

Professional development trainings

Job summary

Univest Financial Corporation in Souderton, PA seeks a Trust Compliance Officer to lead the Trust Department's Compliance Management Program, partnering with regulators, auditors, and leadership.

Responsibilities include developing policies, conducting risk assessments, testing controls, and presenting reports to the Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Risk Officer. The role requires 5–7 years of experience in trust compliance and a Bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in a trust company compliance role.
• Strong working knowledge of state and federal trust regulations.
• Experience with trust regulatory exams and related procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and administer Univest Bank and Trust Co.’s Trust Department Compliance Management Program.
• Develop, review and maintain the Trust Department’s compliance policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular compliance risk assessments.
• Regularly test and monitor the effectiveness of compliance controls; manage third-party compliance testing as applicable.
• Prepare testing and oversight reports for the Chief Compliance Officer and the Chief Risk Officer of Univest.
• Serve as the Trust Department’s liaison with regulators and auditors.
• Serve as a member of the Trust Department’s Trust Committee and the Discretionary Distribution and Real Estate, Fee and Acceptance, and Investment Committees.
• Remain current with regulatory changes, supervisory guidance, expectations, and industry landscape.
• Responsible for developing, implementing, and presenting the Trust Department’s Compliance Training Program.
• Accountable for compliance with laws and regulations that apply to this position including the Univest Code of Conduct.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Presentation skills

Relationship development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Overview

At Univest, we believe strong compliance is the foundation of trust. We’re looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Trust Compliance Officer to help lead and strengthen our Trust Department’s Compliance Management Program. In this role, you’ll partner with leaders, regulators, auditors, and internal committees to support sound practices, manage risk, and help ensure we continue doing business the right way. If you’re a compliance professional with trust company experience and a passion for building strong, effective programs, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

Responsible for developing, implementing, and administering all aspects of Univest Bank and Trust Co.’s (“Univest”) Trust Department Compliance Management Program

Develop, review and maintain the Trust Department’s compliance policies and procedures

Conduct regular compliance risk assessments

Regularly test and monitor the effectiveness of compliance controls; manage third-party compliance testing as applicable

Prepare testing and oversight reports for the Chief Compliance Officer and the Chief Risk Officer of Univest

Serve as the Trust Department’s liaison with regulators and auditors

Serve as a member of the Trust Department’s Trust Committee and the Discretionary Distribution and Real Estate, Fee and Acceptance, and Investment Committees

Remain current with regulatory changes, supervisory guidance, expectations, and industry landscape

Responsible for developing, implementing, and presenting the Trust Department’s Compliance Training Program

Accountable for compliance with laws and regulations that apply to this position including the Univest Code of Conduct.

Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a trust company compliance role (Trust Compliance Officer experience preferred)

Strong working knowledge of state and federal rules and regulations for a trust company

Demonstrated experience with state and federal regulatory trust company exams and working knowledge of related procedures and requirements

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Strong time management, organizational, diagnostic, critical thinking, presentation, and relationship development skills

Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Wage Range:

The salary for this position ranges from $90,000 to $125,000

Benefits Overview

Univest offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental and vision coverage (single or family; begins the first of the month following start date)
• Retirement Plan: Participation in 401(k) plan with up to a 3% employer match after 6 months of employment
• Paid Time Off (PTO): 20 days annually
• Short Term Disability: 12 weeks of sick time with a doctors note after 6 months of service
• Holiday Time Off: 11 paid holidays
• We offer company paid life insurance: as well as other supplemental insurances
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Wellness programs: including fitness club discounts and fitness tracker discounts/ annual reimbursement
• Discounts: on loan products
• Professional development trainings

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An Equal Opportunity Employer. Univest does not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, disability or protected veteran status.