Senior Trust/Fiduciary Advisor, WM

SENIOR TRUST/FIDUCIARY ADVISOR, WEALTH MANAGEMENT OH: R157020The Senior Relationship Advisor role manages complex wealth management high net worth (HNW) and ultra-high net worth (UHNW) client relationships and delivers high-quality fiduciary and administrative services. Partner assumes primary responsibility for overall client satisfaction by collaborating with other members of the service team and appropriate NT resources to ensure timely delivery of exceptional service, issue resolution, effective communication of client needs to others, and coordination with client's professional advisors to identify and implement advisory solutions.* Manages assigned account base of wealth management clients by working with client service team, clients and their professional advisors to develop a thorough understanding of the client's needs and goals. Exhibits clear knowledge of governing documents and account agreements, depth of knowledge of fiduciary duties and applicable laws, including trust and tax law, estate planning techniques, financial planning, asset management and prudent investment principles. Pursues ongoing development of fiduciary and advisory knowledge and skills through training and experience.* Primarily responsible for leading client conversations for life driven wealth management, providing proactive advice to clients on NT's products/services, emerging issues, regulatory/tax changes, and appropriate actions for the client. Explains complicated concepts to clients in a thoughtful way using non-technical terminology and offers advisory solutions. Maintains a working knowledge of various NT resources and utilizes fiduciary knowledge, experience, and NT resources to identify opportunities for relationship enhancement.* Proactive client service with responsiveness, diplomacy and tact, using written and verbal communication with suitable frequency.* Builds and maintains knowledge of NT fiduciary standards and practices, applies fiduciary knowledge and judgment to fiduciary relationships. Understands and complies with internal policies, processes and procedures to effect prudent risk management and judgment. Recognizes fiduciary risk issues and seeks appropriate resolution.* Cultivates relationships with referral sources and external professional advisors to build the business; identifies and develops new business opportunities. Participates in community and professional organizations representing NT. Identifies opportunities to showcase NT expertise and thought leadership.* Travels to meet with clients where appropriate considering revenue, new business opportunities, or servicing requirements.* Teaches and mentors less experienced partners. Provides leadership on fiduciary projects and committees. Work collaboratively with internal partners and external professional advisors in identifying client needs and goals and developing advice-driven solutions for clients.* Implements complex initiatives involving multiple disciplines and/or ambiguous issues.The successful candidate will benefit from having the following competencies:* 12 - 15 years' experience as a relationship manager in trust administration, estate administration, estate planning, or related fields.* Due to the complexity of this portfolio, experience in working with high net worth (HNW) and ultra-high net worth (UHNW) clients is preferred.* The ability to manage a complex portfolio of over a million and/or billion in account under management (AUM).* Knowledge of fiduciary and financial products and services, usually acquired through related work experience, needed to manage client accounts.* Technical knowledge of investments, tax, legal, and operations usually acquired through formal education or related experience.* Knowledge of fiduciary standards, principles, and applicable laws and regulations usually acquired through training, seminars, or law school.* Skills in negotiating, problem solving, delegating, leadership, and sales are necessary to service the client relationship. In addition, a JD, and/or a CFP, CPWA and other related professional designations are strongly desired for this role.* Leadership and organizational skills are required to determine the Business Unit's goals, resources needed, and to assess and develop the skills of staff.Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).Salary Range:$164,600 - 288,000 USD Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.

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