Trust Investment Officer

Raymond James•Saint Petersburg, FL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under limited direction from a senior level manager, uses specialized knowledge and skills obtained through experience, specialized training and/or certification to manage prudent investment of fiduciary and other discretionary assets held in Trust accounts while working in concert with Financial Advisors. Leads defined work/projects of moderate scope and complexity.

Requirements

Knowledge of Investment concepts, practices, and practices used in the securities industry.
Knowledge of Financial markets and products.
Knowledge of Principles of estate planning, trusts and securities industry operations.
Knowledge of Various security types.
Knowledge of Investment management concepts as they pertain to trust accounts.
Skill in Preparing and delivering written and oral presentations.
Skill in Gathering and compiling information and data.
Skill in Operating standard office equipment and using required software application to produce correspondence, reports, electronic communication, and spreadsheets.
Ability to Attend to detail while maintaining a big picture orientation.
Ability to Interpret and apply policies and identify and recommend changes as appropriate.
Ability to Organize, manage and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments with frequently changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
Ability to Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Ability to Establish and maintain effective working relationships, at all levels of the organization, including negotiating resources.
Ability to Project a positive, professional image both internal and with external business contacts.
Ability to Convey information clearly and effectively through both formal and informal documents.
Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) in Finance, Business, Accounting or a related discipline and a minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience in Investments.
Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources.

Nice To Haves

Series 7 and 63 Preferred.
Securities Industry Essentials Exam (SIE) - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)

Responsibilities

Performs initial review of assets, and works with financial advisor in determining the proper asset allocation/investment objective, security type, and selection of investments.
Performs annual reviews for trust accounts.
During annual review, identifies accounts that need action per investment policies.
Works with financial advisor to resolve these matters.
Attends client and Financial Advisor meetings to discuss investment of trust accounts as needed.
Attends and presents at monthly Trust Investment Committee meeting.
Ensures portfolios are compliant with company policies and procedures.
Review and if prudent, approve portfolio adjustments as suggested by the financial advisor.
Manages projects through the lifecycle including planning, assigning, scheduling, monitoring and reviewing project activities, as well as evaluating individual performance upon project completion.
Trains associates on the team to ensure consistency, accuracy and completion of projects.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.