Trust Officer

Trust OfficerThe Trust Officer is responsible for performing a variety of duties including: account administration, growing and retaining current customer portfolios, developing new business, conducting customer interviews and presentations, preparing financial profiles, analyzing financial information and identifying potential business areas, recommending investment / trust opportunities, reviewing client accounts regularly, remaining current on tax, regulatory and financial legislation and legal issues relating to trust law, and resolving customer enquiries.Essential FunctionsComply with Trust policies and proceduresAnalyze and Interpret legal documents to determine the best course of action to follow in the management of individual accountsReview customer account transactions dailyOversee / schedule client distributions / bill paymentsSchedule client meets on periodic basisReview financial / investment markets dailyPrepare / review customer documentation and agreementsManage personal workload/workflowAdminister Trust relationships appropriatelyConduct regular investment review of portfolio with Investment OfficerAdminister Guardianship accountsAdminister Custodian accountsAssure appropriate management of IRA's and fundsAssure accurate / timely settlement of EstatesRespond to Employee Benefit inquiries appropriatelyDevelop a high community profileInitiate and author client correspondenceCultivate potential referrals from exist accountsAnalyze accurate customer needsRecommend investment / trust alternativesPerform presentations / meets with prospectsFinalize new agreements with customersCoordinate and prepare information for RFP requestsCross sell other Bank products and servicesRecommend improvements to proceduresMaximize technology tools availableAssure accurate information passed to Trust OperationsOversee system cod on individual accountsSelf-learn / knowledge of Microsoft Office / Trust Account SystemSelf-learn / knowledge of Internet & EmailMinimize departmental non-payroll costsAdhere to stated Trust department fee schedulesMinimize nonstandard fee schedulesAdditional Essential FunctionsEnsure compliance with Northwest's policies and procedures, and Federal/State regulationsNavigate Microsoft Office Software, computer applications, and software specific to the department in order to maximize technology tools and gain efficiencyWork as part of a teamWork with on-site equipment Safety and Health for Supervisors with Direct ReportsProvide leadership and positive direction for maintaining the safety and loss prevention programActively participate in and support employee participation in the safety and loss prevention program by ensuring that employees know how to properly report a safety issue, making sure that all accidents are promptly reported to Human Resources and documented, and ensuring that prompt action is taken whenever workplace hazards are identifiedHelp implement emergency proceduresQualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Preferred Education Bachelor's Degree Business / Finance / RelatedPreferred Work Experience 8 - 12 years relevant experience Customer service or sales experience General Supervisory/Manager Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesAbility to identify existing and potential problems, obtain and evaluate relevant information, identify possible causes of the problems, and suggest an alternative course of action including innovative or creative approachesAbility to allocate and effectively use information, personnel, time, and other resources necessary for implementation of Northwest's strategic plansAbility to make decisions, render judgments, and take action on tasks within the scope of given authority in a timely fashionAbility to develop, evaluate, and implement alternative courses of action, based on correct assumptions concerning resources and guidelines, and support decisions or recommendations with data or reasoningAbility to present and express ideas and information effectively and concisely in an oral and/or written mode in a manner appropriate for the audienceAbility to listen and comprehend what others are saying and facilitate the open exchange of ideas and informationAbility to motivate and provide direction in the activities of others, appropriately assigning work and authority, in the accomplishment of goals; providing advice and assistance as requiredAbility to understand and appropriately apply procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies; maintain credibility with others on specialty mattersTeam player Excellent organizational and time management skills Ability to analyze financial data Strong client relationship management skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skillsNorthwest is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.