Vice President, Trust & Wealth Management

HICKORY POINT BANK & TRUST•Champaign, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lead with Excellence. Strengthen relationships. Drive strategic growth. At Hickory Point Bank & Trust, our Trust and Wealth Management team plays a critical role in helping clients protect, manage, and grow their assets across generations. As a Vice President (VP) of Trust and Wealth Management, you will serve as a senior trusted advisor while leading the administration of complex fiduciary and wealth management relationships. This role carries a high level of responsibility, combining fiduciary expertise, investment oversight, and business development. The VP not only manages a portfolio of trust and wealth management accounts but also plays a key role in driving growth, strengthening client relationships, and supporting the strategic direction of the department in the Decatur market. If you are energized by leadership, relationship management, fiduciary responsibility, and building long-term client partnerships, this role offers significant impact and continued professional advancement.

Requirements

Minimum of five (5) years of experience in trust administration, estate settlement and/or estate planning
Advanced expertise in fiduciary administration, trust operations, and investment management
Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements, risk management practices, and fiduciary standards
Ability to analyze and interpret complex trust documents, wills, and court orders
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build trust
Strong leadership, organizational, and time-management skills in a deadline-driven environment
High degree of integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment
Proven business development mindset with the ability to cultivate and grow client relationships
Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative, high-performing team
Ability to travel as needed

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred
Completion of trust school and/or relevant industry certifications or designations (CPA, CFP, CFA, and/or CTFA) strongly preferred
JD preferred
Significant experience with trust accounting, portfolio management, and fiduciary software platforms preferred
Prior banking or financial services experience preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee trust administration with a strong focus on compliance, risk management, and operational excellence
Lead policy and procedure review and enhancements to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance
Partner with divisional leadership on Board and committee reporting
Support and lead internal and external audits and regulatory examinations (FDIC, IDFPR)
Prepare and review court accountings and related documentation for court-supervised accounts
Oversee and support annual fiduciary income tax reporting and filing
Complete Regulation 9 annual reviews
Act as discretionary investment manager for assigned accounts in alignment with client objectives, governing documents, and Bank policy
Identify, cultivate, and develop new business opportunities across all Bank departments
Serve as an active member of the Trust Administrative Committee and Trust Investment Committee
Contribute to departmental leadership, strategic initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts
Perform other duties as assigned to support the Bank’s continued success