Trust Officer - Raymond James Trust N/A

Raymond James; Columbus (GA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Raymond James in Columbus, GA is seeking an experienced Trust Administrator to oversee personal trust accounts, ensure compliance with statutes, and deliver comprehensive estate services. The role requires collaborating with Financial Advisors and senior management to resolve complex accounting and tax matters.

The ideal candidate has 3–6 years of trust experience, a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance/Business, and demonstrated leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration or finance.
• 3–6 years of general experience in trust administration.
• Hybrid work environment.
• Experience administering personal trusts.

Responsibilities

• Administers trusts in accordance with statutes and regulations.
• Assists in income tax planning and preparation and explains matters to beneficiaries, Financial Advisors and others.
• Interacts with Financial Advisors and clients to define goals and review asset allocation and portfolio changes.
• Interacts with beneficiaries, their advisors and Financial Advisors in the personal trust administration process.
• May participate as a voting member of the Administrative Committee.
• Exercises discretionary personal trust administrative authority.
• Supports business development with Financial Advisors in sales processes.
• Answers inquiries regarding estate planning, trust services and taxes.
• Leads and mentors junior staff.
• Develops and maintains relationships across the organization.
• Reviews progress with executive leadership.

Skills

Trust administration

Leadership

Public speaking

Communication

Ethics

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s: Accounting

Bachelor’s: Business Administration

Bachelor’s: Finance

Tools

Trust accounting software

Estate planning software

Job description

Job Description Summary

Under administrative direction uses specialized knowledge and skills obtained through experience, specialized training or certification to administer personal trust accounts. Leads defined work or projects of broad scope and complexity. Resolves or recommends solutions to complex problems. Regular contact with senior management and other internal customers is required to identify, research, and resolve accounting issues and provide comprehensive solutions to complex problems or needs.

Job Description Summary

Under administrative direction uses specialized knowledge and skills obtained through experience, specialized training or certification to administer personal trust accounts. Leads defined work or projects of broad scope and complexity. Resolves or recommends solutions to complex problems. Regular contact with senior management and other internal customers is required to identify, research, and resolve accounting issues and provide comprehensive solutions to complex problems or needs.

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Administers trusts in accordance with statutes and regulations.
• Participates in the income tax planning and preparation process, performs such tax planning functions as may be appropriate and effectively explain tax matters to beneficiaries, Financial Advisors and other relevant parties.
• Interacts with Financial Advisors and clients in defining goals and objectives, working along with the investment officer to establish the appropriate asset allocation and to review and approve portfolio changes.
• Interacts with beneficiaries, their advisors and Financial Advisors in the personal trust administration process.
• May participate as a voting member of the Administrative Committee.
• Exercises discretionary personal trust administrative authority as may be allowed by the Policies and Procedures.
• Assists New Business Development personnel and Financial Advisors in the sales process through personal meetings, conference calls and seminar events.
• Answers general Financial Advisor inquiries regarding estate planning, trust services, estate taxes and other relevant topics.
• May lead the work of others; coaches and mentors less experienced staff.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Reviews progress of assignments with executive leadership/management.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge Of

• Understanding of IRA regulations and Inherited IRA administration.
• Basic supervisory principals.
• Trust Code of Florida or other applicable states.
• Finance and Accounting.
• Basic concepts, practices and procedures of income tax planning and preparation process.
• Basic concepts, principles and practices of Fiduciary laws and principles sufficient to administer personal trusts
• Fundamental investment concepts, practices and procedures used in the securities industry.
• Principles of banking and finance and securities industry operations.
• Financial markets, products, financial advisory function and investment process.

Skill In

• Personal trust administration.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to provide a high level of customer service.
• Cultivating and maintaining effective working relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent public presentation skills.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate uncompromising adherence to ethical principles.
• Operating standard office equipment and ability to learn software applications including computer based trust accounting systems and other common estate planning software programs.

Ability To

• Function in a professional office environment.
• Demonstrate efficiency and flexibility in performing detailed transactional tasks and assignments with frequently changing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced work environment with frequent interruptions.
• Provide efficient service to internal and external clients.
• Identify training needs and coach/ mentor more junior staff.
• Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives.
• Facilitate meetings, ensuring that all viewpoints, ideas and problems are addressed.
• Attend to detail while maintaining a big picture orientation.
• Gather information, identify linkages and trends and apply findings to assignments.
• Interpret and apply policies and identify and recommend changes as appropriate.
• Work independently, make non-routine decisions and resolve complex problems.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all organizational levels.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization, including negotiation resources.

Education

Bachelor’s: Accounting, Bachelor’s: Business Administration, Bachelor’s: Finance

Work Experience

General Experience - 3 to 6 years

Travel

Less than 25%

Workstyle

Hybrid

The total compensation for this position includes base salary or wages, and may include components such as additional compensation (cash or equity), discretionary bonuses, or commissions. This position is eligible for a benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; critical illness insurance and accident insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave); and parental leave. Eligibility for benefits and specific offerings may vary based on position and employment status. To view more details of the benefits offered, visit Myrjbenefits.com.

At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view.

We Expect Our Associates At All Levels To

• Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
• Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
• Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
• Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
• Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm

At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.