Senior Estate Officer - Senior Fiduciary Specialist

Job Description Help us build a better Wells Fargo. It all begins with outstanding talent. It all begins with you. Banking, Lending, & Trust (BL&T) unlocks access to Wells Fargo Bank products and services to high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families based on needs related to banking, custom lending, and trust services. These bank specialists leverage resources, valuable research, relationships, custom solutions, and highly tuned strategies to address clients' unique needs and aspirations. BL&T further provides guidance on a variety of banking and fiduciary topics including investment management, general trust administration, specialty trusts, custody, tax, specialty assets, regulatory, privacy, ecommerce, deposit relationship and strategy, and business strategies. The section also provides support to the WIM Diverse Segments group, including WIM referral activity. Trust Services Trust advisors discuss the needs of HNW and UHNW clients and provide personalized advice and wealth and asset management services, including: • Personal trust services. • Estate services. • Philanthropic services. • Closely held asset management. • Real estate and loan asset management. • Oil, gas and mineral management. • Legacy trust services. • Special needs trust services. • Managed Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA). About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Estate Trust Officer - Senior Fiduciary Specialist in Estate Services as part of Wealth and Investment management. Working at Wells Fargo | Jobs and Careers at Wells Fargo (wellsfargojobs.com) In this role, you will: Administer a book of fiduciary relationships within a team-based environment, including analyzing trust and estate documents, implementing client estate plans, and ensuring client accounts are managed in accordance with sound fiduciary principles and applicable law. Engage clients, advisors and internal partners to deliver a high-touch client experience within a strong risk management framework. Build and maintain a strong knowledge of internal policies and procedures including, but not limited to, distributions, account maintenance, account opening and closing, KYC requirements, annual account reviews, and management of overdrafts. Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvement and control development. Serve as a subject-matter expert on fiduciary administration, including the interpretation of governing instruments, adherence to fiduciary principles and applicable laws, and the application of prudent investing standards. Act as a thought leader and culture carrier for the firm to influence outcomes and build an inclusive, collaborative and client-focused environment for our fiduciary professionals. Actively train and mentor junior team members. Participate in marketing and development initiatives, in conjunction with team leaders. Required Qualifications: 4+ years of Fiduciary Products experience or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience and education. Desired Qualifications: Extensive experience in administering estates and deceased grantor trusts as an attorney or trust officer Knowledge of complex estate planning strategies including tax strategies Solid understanding of trust administration practices, fiduciary responsibilities, estate settlement processes, and applicable tax considerations Ability to manage a complex book of fiduciary accounts acting as the primary point of contact for beneficiaries and related parties Experience interpreting trust agreements and legal documentation J.D. and/or CTFA preferred Ability to work effectively within a team and build strong working relationships across business channels and at all levels of management. Demonstrate a high level of organizational skills, including time and priority management. Collaborate effectively with relationship team members, client’s advisors and other colleagues. Solutions-oriented and able to operate within a diverse, fast-paced environment. Strong conflict resolution skills. Strong leadership, communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain difficult financial, tax and legal concepts to internal partners and clients. Job Expectations: This position offers a hybrid work schedule This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship Ability to travel up to 10% of the time Specific compliance policies may apply regarding outside activities and/or personal investing; affected employees will be expected to provide information to the Wells Fargo Personal Account Dealing Team and abide by applicable policy requirements if hired. Information will be shared about expectations during the recruitment process. Job Location: 4655 Executive Dr, San Diego, CA 92121 5 Park Plz, Irvine, CA 92614 Pay Range Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities. $92,000.00 - $145,000.00 Benefits Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees. Health benefits 401(k) Plan Paid time off Disability benefits Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance Parental leave Critical caregiving leave Discounts and savings Commuter benefits Tuition reimbursement Scholarships for dependent children Adoption reimbursement Posting End Date: 12 Jul 2026 *Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. We Value Equal Opportunity Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic. Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements. Applicants with Disabilities To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo. Drug and Alcohol Policy Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more. Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements: a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo. b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process. Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a leading financial services company that has approximately $2.1 trillion in assets. 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