Trust Officer

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Trust Management Opportunity in Financial Services
Trust Officer, Premier Trust
Location: 4465 South Jones Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89103
Role Type: Full Time (onsite)
Summary:
We are seeking a Trust Officer to join the team within Premier Trust, a member of Advisor Group. The Trust Officer is responsible for the administration of assigned accounts. Our selected candidate will represent the company in business activities and contacts with customers, outside professionals and beneficiaries relating to these accounts. Additionally, the Trust Officer assures compliance with all policies and procedures governing trust functions, as well as all applicable state regulations.
Responsibilities:

• Administrates accounts in accordance with the terms of the governing instrument and in a manner consistent with the needs of principals, beneficiaries, and remaindermen
• Contact or correspond with persons, agencies, and organizations that have an interest in any aspect of an account
• Maintain an awareness of new business opportunities and advise or consult with other officers on details of proposed plans and communicate information to marketing administrator for follow up
• Assists in analyzing the need of funds according to conditions of trust needs of beneficiary.
• Coordinate and review the preparation for filing federal and state tax returns for trusts.
• Establish and maintain client data
• Initiate and/or assist in the funding on new accounts
• Interacts frequently with subordinates, peers and functional managers
• Operates personal computer and all necessary programs to obtain and process data
• Maintains strict confidentiality of all records and data received and produced
• Answers questions via telephones, emails, and directs callers to proper personnel
• Responsible for compliance with all company policies, state laws and regulations
• Complies with Bank Secrecy Act ("BSA"), OFAC Anti-Money Laundering ("AML"), and USA PATRIOT ACT policies, procedures, by properly verifying the identity of any person/business an account, maintaining records of the information used to verify each costumer and consulting lists of known terrorists before opening an account
• Complies with the compliance policies and procedures
• Ensures that proper risk-rate customer as outlined in the Customer Identification Program
• Report any customer suspected of suspicious activity immediately to the BSA/Compliance Officer
• Participate in required annual BSA/AML/OFAC and Compliance training.
• Consistently reports to work on time; adhere to scheduled breaks; attends all meetings and training as required of the position.
• Exhibits objectively and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit
• Understands business implications of decisions; displays orientation to profitability, aligns work with strategic goals
• Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values; accepts responsibility for own actions
• Demonstrates knowledge of and adherence to EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes working environment free of harassment of any type; builds a diverse workforce
• Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports the company goals and values
• Performs the position safely, without endangering health or safety to himself or herself or others, will be expected to report potentially unsafe conditions. The employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations and orders issued pursuant to the OSHA Act of 1970, which are applicable to one's own actions and conduct
• Responsible for timely and accurate preparation of initial and annual trust reviews
• Review and take necessary timely action on system ticklers
• Responsible for preparation and submission of discretionary request to TAC committee
• Focus and completion of personal goals established annually
• Stays current regarding regulatory rulings and enrolls in CE courses if applicable
• All other duties as assigned

Basic Requirements:

• 4+ years of related experience in the trust industry
• Strong knowledge of related state trust compliance regulations, policies and procedures, products and services and other trust operational policies

• Proficiencies skills in and personal computer operation; word processing, spreadsheet (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel etc.) programs
• Typing skills to meet production needs of the position
• Intermediate math skills: ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals; Ability to compute ratios, percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
• Good oral, written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions, interpret documents, understand procedures, write reports and correspondence, speak clearly to customers and employees
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Effective organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work with minimal or no supervision while performing duties
• Current driver's license and a vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage if required to drive in the course of performing assigned duties and responsibilities
• Demonstrates sensitivity to deadlines and ability to multi-task
• Capability to work independently and with a team
• Ability to delegate tasks when necessary
• Aptitude to deal with routine to difficult problems involving multiple facets and variables in non-standardized situations

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree Preferred, H.S. Diploma or GED certificate + Significant Practical Experience in the financial services industry specifically in Trust Administration will be considered.

Preferred Requirements:

• Licenses Preferred: Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor (CTFA)