Private Client Advisor and Trust Officer

Commerce Bank•St. Louis, MO

8d•$93,000 - $163,000•Onsite

About The Position

Commerce Trust, a division of Commerce Bank, has been a leading provider of investment management, financial planning, trust and private banking services since 1906. Commerce Trust offers a comprehensive range of wealth and investment planning services to individuals and institutions. We build a dedicated team around each client's unique personal and financial situation, managing their wealth and assisting them in achieving their long-term objectives. Commerce Trust has received recognition such as the 2019 Highly Commended Private Wealth Manager Award (Over $5 Billion) by Private Asset Management and 2021 Global Finance’s Best Private Banking Award for the Midwest Region. The division manages over $57 billion in total client assets. The Private Client Advisor (PCA) is responsible for delivering comprehensive advice and customized wealth management solutions for a portfolio of fiduciary, investment management, and custody clients. In their role as a relationship manager, the PCA is accountable for the overall client experience. The PCA's client base consists of high-net-worth clients and their families, including multi-generational relationships. As a trusted advisor, the PCA must develop a deep understanding of the client's wealth-related and personal goals, and coordinate the development of a comprehensive plan with the client's professional advisors and Commerce Trust partners. Additionally, the PCA will utilize the expertise of internal partners and expert resources to ensure integrated delivery of investment, fiduciary, tax, estate settlement, insurance, planning, credit, and banking services to meet the client's goals and objectives.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of wealth management services, such as wealth transfer planning, taxation, estate planning and wealth management products and services acquired through work-related experience and continuing education
Client centric and desire to exceed client expectations
Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills
Ability to articulate conceptual ideas and strategies to assigned clients and follow through with successful implementation and the goal to strengthen and expand relationships
Ability to delegate appropriate responsibilities under tiered support model and maintain accountability for timely completion
Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license and meet Commerce Bank’s driving record criteria; ongoing employment may be contingent upon meeting all driving requirements
Motivated and organized self-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Inquisitive, agile and strong team player with excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to remain adaptable and resilient to all situations with an optimistic outlook and cast a positive shadow that is aligned with our culture and Core Values
Advance level proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required
5+ years’ experience in providing high level client service in a similar role with preference to trust, wealth management and financial planning required

Nice To Haves

Primary focus on trust, wealth management or financial planning preferred
Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and/or Certified Trust Fiduciary Advisor (CTFA) designation preferred (or commitment to work towards earning after hire) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Juris Doctorate (JD) or other certification in lieu of the CTFA or CFP

Responsibilities

Deliver comprehensive advice and customized wealth management solutions for high-net-worth clients and families
Effectively manage a portfolio of relationships comprised of fiduciary, IRA and investment management clients
Maintain a client centric focus and desire to exceed client expectations
Manage high net worth clients and their families and multigenerational relationships
Develop comprehensive plans with the client’s professional advisors and Commerce Trust Company (CTC) partners
Collaborate proactively with internal partners to identify and service unique client needs while managing the overall client experience
Leverage the expertise of internal partners and expert resources to ensure integrated delivery of investment, fiduciary, tax, estate planning, insurance, lending, credit and banking services to meet the client’s goals and objectives
Identify opportunities for the sale of investment management products and trust services
Take on informal leadership roles as needed and delegate appropriate responsibilities under tiered support model and maintain accountability for timely completion
Perform other duties as assigned