Trust Strategist

About the Role: As a Trust Strategist, you will review trust and estate planning documents, provide guidance on trust administration and fiduciary matters, and serve as a thought leader for Baird Financial Advisors, Market Directors, and other PWM associates. You will join a unique culture that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives while emphasizing teamwork and a strong sense of partnership, with opportunities to work side by side with the best in the business and the support and flexibility to grow and be your best at work, at home, and in the community. The Impact You'll Make: Review trust agreements, amendments, restatements, last will and testaments, codicils and other estate planning documents for legal accuracy, trustee powers and administrative provisions, fiduciary responsibilities, risk exposure, tax-sensitivity guidelines, directed trust language, distribution responsibilities, and other pertinent corporate trustee acceptance standards Partner with Baird Financial Advisors, Market Directors, and other PWM associates to answer questions and provide thought leadership for the PWM client base Make presentations on a variety of estate, tax, and trust planning topics for internal associates, and professional continuing education seminars Assist Trust Counsel and Baird Trust associates with trust and estate matters as needed Participate in Trust Company projects and/or introduction of new initiatives, systems, products/services and processes What You'll Bring to Baird: Juris Doctorate (JD), CFP, CTFA are a plus Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration 5+ year experience in the trust industry preferred Compensation and Benefits: Pay range for Seattle, WA: $91,800 - $126,000 annual salary Bonus potential up to 20% of base pay Compensation and bonus are commensurate with location, experience, performance, and/or firm profitability Check out our Total Rewards at Baird #J-18808-Ljbffr ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED