SNT Trust Officer

Orange Bank & Trust Company•City of Mount Vernon, NY

6d•$90,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Trust Officer is an experienced professional who is responsible for the management and administration and of an assigned book of accounts, with a focus on Special Needs Trusts. For fiduciary accounts, Officer must work with counsel and tax accountant(s) to coordinate administration, meet tax-reporting deadlines, and oversee all trust administrative functions. In all cases, the Trust Officer is the lead relationship officer and primary contact between Bank and interested parties/account-owners/co-fiduciaries. Develop new current and future appointments based on referrals from OBT & HVIA colleagues and COI network.

Requirements

Bachelor Degree or higher
Experience as a Trust Officer , Paralegal with knowledge working with SNT accounts or a practicing attorney preferred.
Strong decision-making ability
Ability to pay attention to details
Strong working knowledge of investment management
Ability to build relationships with clients and COIs
Strong analytical skills

Nice To Haves

Certified Trust Fiduciary Advisor (CTFA) is desired but not required.
Bi-Lingual, Spanish speaking preferred.

Responsibilities

Knowledgably manages a book of accounts and performs day-to-day administrative duties associated with their accounts under their watch. Demonstrate a high level of fiduciary knowledge through sound decisions and accurate administration. If applicable, oversee a Trust Administrator in performance of day-to-day administrative activities.
Works actively and collaboratively with attorneys, accountants, beneficiaries and co-fiduciaries in the administration of Trusts/Estates abiding by the terms governing legal instruments and Court Orders to mitigate fiduciary risk.
Reviews and discusses discretionary payment requests with Trust beneficiaries and Co-Fiduciaries in accordance with the terms and standards in the governing legal instruments. Provide evaluation and recommendation for the discretionary action and obtain the appropriate approval or non-approval of the same.
Reviews all assigned accounts once per calendar year as per assigned Trust Administrative Committee (TAC) schedule and complete the review on the Fitek portal for presentation at the monthly TAC meeting.
Cultivates and manages new business referrals received from Bank colleagues and area-professionals. Record activities in SalesForce.
Regularly engages in new business activities as directed by Trust Services Director or Department Manager to meet annual business development and calling goals. Records activities in SalesForce.
Proactively communicates and meets with existing clients on a regular basis to continuously evaluate their needs and deliver high quality service. Records all meetings and contacts of substance in SalesForce.
Continues to build and grow their own Centers of Influence (COI) network.
As a part of the Trust Division’s new business development activities, serves as its representative in the market, including attendance at community events, seminars and professional networking events.
Maintains awareness of products and services offered by the Trust Division, the Bank and HVIA. Makes presentations to Bank staff, clients and professional advisors, as required.
Monitors real estate held in fiduciary accounts, verifying that taxes are paid, insurance is in place and minimizing risks associated with such assets. In responsible charge of engineering site inspections, coordinating appraisals, and “phase-one” engineering evaluations.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Remains current with fiduciary knowledge through attendance at seminars, schools and written publications