Senior Trust Officer

Senior Trust Officer job at Bridge Technical Talent. Hartford, CT. This is a permanent full time role for a Senior Trust Officer-must work on site 3 days/week in either Hartford, CT Stamford, CT or Boston, MA. offices The Senior Trust Administrator/Senior Trust Officer is responsible for a wide range of complex fiduciary administration functions in support of partner trustees and clients, requiring an extensive knowledge of trusts, estate planning and administration, investments, and tax laws. They will demonstrate effective communication, both written and spoken, with attorneys, clients, and COIs. Given the Senior Trust Administrator's access to sensitive client information, the successful candidate will demonstrate good judgment, integrity and discretion at all times. This position is non-exempt and will be hybrid, with three days in office and two days remote per week. Experience, Qualifications, and Skills: 7+ years of previous fiduciary administration experience in a trust department, law firm, family office or similar organization; experience with preparation and/or review of fiduciary income tax returns and estate administration considered a plus Undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in business, finance or a related field; JD considered a plus Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor (CTFA) designation Proficient in fiduciary administration and tax software (e.g., SEI products, OneSource or similar) Meticulous attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and manage multiple ongoing projects, take initiative, and work with limited direction High ethical standards and integrity, with the ability to handle confidential information appropriately and maintain a high level of professionalism Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to identify compliance risks, evaluate complex legal and regulatory issues, and propose effective solutions Responsibilities Serve as a primary contact for trustees and clients in all aspects of fiduciary account administration, including regular communication with external investment, insurance, banking, tax and other advisors Independently review and interpret trust instruments, and monitor and oversee account activity to ensure proper administration Manage and oversee day-to-day activity of assigned trust relationships including account opening, distributions, terminations, periodic account review, and closing of trust matters Responsible for ensuring accuracy of trust account records, including records for special assets including insurance policies, real estate, etc. Contribute to organizational best practices by assisting with development, implementation, and maintenance of standard operating procedures and process documentation in support of continuous improvement Manage and oversee additional projects as identified by partners or the Director of Fiduciary Services #J-18808-Ljbffr