Trust Admin Assistant

Trust Admin Assistant

Full-Time/Part-Time - Full-Time

Location - Searcy Main

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Summary: First Security Bank is seeking a professional, energetic, and team-oriented individual to join our team as a Trust Admin Assistant! If you are passionate about serving our Arkansas communities and want to be part of a dynamic, service-driven team, we encourage you to apply!

In this role, you will execute daily operational procedures for a variety of Trust and Wealth Management accounts, including IRAs, trusts, bonds, estates, agencies, escrows, and retirement plans while ensuring full compliance with all policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.

This position requires on-site work.

Qualifications | Education | Experience | Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to execute each essential duty satisfactorily. The items listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities necessary for this position.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, accounting, or related field required; or 5+ years experience in accounting, payroll, bookkeeping or related field required.
• Proficiency with Outlook, Word, Excel, typing, 10-key, and internet navigation required.
• Commitment to demonstrating First Security's Core 5 values with customers and coworkers.

Hours of Availability

Regularly Scheduled Hours/Week: 40 (+) | Monday - Thursday: 7:45am - 4:30pm | Friday: 7:45am-5:00pm | Extended working hours may be required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assist Trust Officers with daily account administration and client service needs.

Process transactions, distributions, and contributions for trust and retirement accounts.

Prepare and maintain accurate account documentation and records.

Monitor account activity to ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards.

Respond to client inquiries promptly and professionally, providing exceptional customer service.

Coordinate with internal departments and external partners to facilitate account operations.

Support the preparation of reports, statements, and correspondence for clients and management.

Protect all customer information and bank operations through strict confidentiality.

Operate computer software and equipment, telephone, scanner, and copier, and develop proficiency with internal banking systems and trust software.

Maintain reliable transportation, punctual attendance, and the ability to work on-site with occasional extended hours when necessary.

Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Soft Skills

Foster a culture that values high ethical conduct, critical thinking, problem-solving, engagement, teamwork, and provides exceptional service. Establish positive and productive work relationships that provide honest feedback that generates trust.

Physical Demands

Possess sufficient mobility to work in a standard office setting. Perform repetitive hand, arm, wrist, and finger movements while handling currency, documents, and/or office equipment. Substantial time may be spent on the telephone, operating computers, reaching, sitting, and/or standing while occasionally stooping, kneeling, or crouching. The employee must have the ability to speak and hear well enough to carry on customer interactions, conversations, and presentations both in-person and over telecommunications. Have near/far visual acuity to identify customers, currency, and reading materials in printed or electronic format. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 10 pounds.

Mental Demands

The duties of this position require the ability to maintain attention to detail and complete work projects accurately in a short amount of time, despite interruptions. The employee must be able to interact with customers/coworkers in a calm and patient manner and maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all situations. The employee must be able to use basic mathematical skills, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing numbers. The position also requires the ability to read and interpret documents and draft routine written communications.

EOE Statement - First Security Bank is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetics, national origin, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other classification protected by federal or state law. Should you need assistance in completing the application, please let us know. First Security Bank will seek to provide individuals with disabilities (including applicants and employees) with reasonable accommodations necessary for the completion of the application process.

About the Organization - Based in Searcy, Arkansas, privately-held First Security Bancorp has the most complete and diverse product offering of any Arkansas-based financial services holding company. First Security can meet any financing need - right here in Arkansas. With more than 1,000 employees covering locations throughout the state, we offer solutions for the financial needs of individuals, businesses and the public sector, including a network of local community banks, respected investment banking and wealth management services, public finance, real estate development and revitalization, leasing and mortgage services.

This position is currently accepting applications.