Trust Operations Unit Manager

UMB Bank; Wilmington (DE); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

UMB Bank is seeking a Senior Manager to oversee Corporate Trust Transfer Agency processing across multiple units while guiding Team Managers to ensure timely, high-quality service and strong controls that mitigate risk and support regulatory compliance.

You will mentor associates and partners, stay current with industry advances, and develop strategic plans to sustain internal growth across our transfer agency operations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience managing a Trust operations or securities processing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple securities processing units, directing work and overseeing controls.
• Ensure staff have tools, information, and training to perform duties.
• Develop objectives and development plans for associates and team managers.

Skills

Trust operations

Securities processing

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business

Job description

Hybrid

Kansas City MO

St. Louis MO

IA - West Des Moines - 7155 Lake Dr

Salt Lake City UT

Milwaukee WI

Denver CO

DE - Wilmington - 405 Silverside Road

Dallas TX

Full time

R-9535

Join our team supporting one of the fastest growing business units at UMB! You will manage multiple processing units in Corporate Trust Transfer Agency and support Corporate Trust Administration. Provide guidance and directions to Team Managers to ensure daily processing is completed at a high level of quality and timeliness, and our clients receive the highest level of service. This also includes monitoring to ensure the appropriate procedures and controls are in place and followed to reduce risk and ensure adherence to law and regulations.

You will be a resource for department associates as well as business partners for industry and system expertise. You will also stay current with industry advances and developing relevant strategic plans and proposals to ensure our teams can support the continued growth of our internal business partners.

How you’ll spend your time:

• You will manage multiple securities processing units, providing work guidance and direction to functional work units in achieving the basic objectives for daily processing, including monitoring and oversight of controls, staying abreast of industry advances and developing relevant strategic plans and proposals to allow Bond Transfer Agency to exploit technology advances in order to drive revenue, reduce cost or reduce risk.
• You will help ensure staff are equipped with the appropriate tools, information and training to perform their duties.
• You will perform development activities for associates and team managers, including regular review of Performance Objectives and Individual Development plans.

We’re excited to talk with you if:

• You have at least ten (10) years of experience in managing a Trust operations or Securities processing environment
• You have a bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Bonus Points if you:

• Possess seven (7) years of Corporate Trust experience OR
• A Bachelor’s degree in business related field and 5 years Corporate Trust experience

This position was posted on 10/08/2026. The application deadline for this position is 45 days from the posting date unless filled earlier.

Compensation Range:

$117,900 - $173,393

The posted compensation range on this listing represents UMB’s good faith and reasonable estimate based on its budget and what it expects to be the starting pay for this role, but the actual compensation may vary by geographic location, experience level, and other job-related factors. Please see the description of benefits included with this job posting for additional information.

UMB offers competitive and varied benefits to eligible associates, such as Paid Time Off; a 401(k) matching program; annual incentive pay; paid holidays; a comprehensive company sponsored benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, and other insurance coverage; health savings, flexible spending, and dependent care accounts; adoption assistance; an employee assistance program; fitness reimbursement; tuition reimbursement; an associate wellbeing program; an associate emergency fund; and various associate banking benefits. Benefit offerings and eligibility requirements vary.

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