Trust Officer II

Bank of America; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 91,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

Bank of America in Chicago seeks an experienced fiduciary and investment management professional to manage a book of high-net-worth accounts and oversee complex trust administration and wealth planning. You will lead business development and client education while ensuring risk management and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with teams to retain clients, drive growth, and deliver tailored wealth solutions to multi-generational families.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of trust administration and estate planning experience.
• Working knowledge of trust administration, fiduciary law, and estate and wealth transfer planning.
• Knowledge of and adherence to compliance with policies, procedures, regulatory, and legal requirements related to client accounts and portfolios.
• Ability to identify and develop new business opportunities by pursuing new or expanded relationships with existing clients and prospects.
• Demonstrates initiative and a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Creative though prudent approach to providing solutions within the bank's risk/reward profile.
• Proven ability to confidently close sales and meet or exceed revenue targets.
• Has good people/partner communication skills and is a team player.
• Ability to communicate and connect with high-net-worth clients.

Responsibilities

• Provides fiduciary administration support including the review of trust instruments, participating in matters where the trustee is exercising discretion, managing risk, and conducting periodic trust reviews
• Supports investment management accounts including the coordination of opening and closing accounts, money movement, and account maintenance
• Works with Market leaders and engages clients and prospects to plan, build, and transfer wealth tailored to their unique goals, while delivering a high-quality experience
• Ensures compliance with regulatory and legal requirements related to client accounts and portfolios
• Identifies and develops new business opportunities by pursuing new or expanded relationships with existing clients and prospects

Skills

Business Development

Client Management

Customer Focus

Risk Management

Wealth Planning

Client Experience

Client Solutions

Decision Making

Presentation Skills

Process Management

Attention to Detail

Critical Thinking

Financial Analysis

Planning

Prospecting

Education

High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Business/Finance

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: This job is responsible for managing a book of fiduciary and investment management accounts for high-net-worth clients and beneficiaries involving multi-generational families. Key responsibilities include overseeing the administration and business development of complex investment management and trust accounts and working with team members to assure trust product awareness and education of clients, associates, and Centers of Influence. Job expectations include working with teams to drive business development and retention, assisting clients with wealth planning needs, and managing risk.

Responsibilities

• Provides fiduciary administration support including the review of trust instruments, participating in matters where the trustee is exercising discretion, managing risk, and conducting periodic trust reviews
• Supports investment management accounts including the coordination of opening and closing accounts, money movement, and account maintenance
• Works with Market leaders and engages clients and prospects to plan, build, and transfer wealth tailored to their unique goals, while delivering a high-quality experience
• Ensures compliance with regulatory and legal requirements related to client accounts and portfolios
• Identifies and develops new business opportunities by pursuing new or expanded relationships with existing clients and prospects

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of trust administration and estate planning experience
• Working knowledge of trust administration, fiduciary law, and estate and wealth transfer planning
• Knowledge of and adherence to compliance with policies, procedures, regulatory, and legal requirements related to client accounts and portfolios
• Ability to identify and develop new business opportunities by pursuing new or expanded relationships with existing clients and prospects
• Demonstrates initiative and a proactive approach to problem solving
• Creative though prudent approach to providing solutions within the bank's risk/reward profile
• Proven ability to confidently close sales and meet or exceed revenue targets
• Has good people/partner communication skills and is a team player
• Ability to communicate and connect with high-net-worth clients

Desired Qualifications

• Fiduciary professional with CTFA, CFP, AEP, JD, and/or CPA
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent business experience in High-Net-Worth Trust environment

Skills

• Business Development
• Client Management
• Customer and Client Focus
• Risk Management
• Wealth Planning
• Client Experience Branding
• Client Solutions Advisory
• Decision Making
• Presentation Skills
• Process Management
• Attention to Detail
• Critical Thinking
• Financial Analysis
• Planning
• Prospecting

Minimum Education Requirement: High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent

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 and benefits informationPay range$91,300.00 - $131,000.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.Discretionary incentive eligibleThis 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.