Associate Trust Officer

Associate Trust Officer

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree and/or minimum 2 years of industry experience
• Working towards completion of Canadian Securities Course
• Working towards completion of TEP – Trust & Estate Practitioner an asset

Responsibilities

• Manage select group of estates, trusts and agency accounts as well as guide individuals/families in the development of estate plans
• Relationship management of established client accounts including client beneficiaries and co-trustees
• Shadow, and participate in coaching/mentoring sessions with seasoned PT professionals including client interactions
• Develop client profiles to identify/anticipate needs of clients and their families and managing effective referrals and hand-offs that deepen client relationships and result in the contribution of additional business
• Provide each client with an optimal client experience by including strong and sustainable client contact routines
• Contribute to the achievement of business objectives by proactively servicing and retaining clients to increase profitability and enable business growth
• Promote and offer full suite of products, sales, services and banking capabilities
• Identify opportunities, to refer/retain outbound client assets/trust distributions, assemble client information packages for retention/referral
• Protect the interests of the organization – identify and manage risks, and escalate non-standard, high risk transactions / activities as necessary
• Support centre revenue goals through effective administration and account management, including timely collection of fee revenue
• Adhere to internal policies / procedures and applicable regulatory guidelines
• Identify and recommend technological / process improvements which may improve overall productivity and client satisfaction
• Provide accurate, organized and efficient administrative support, apply due diligence to all account/client documentation within current policy/centre operating procedures
• Consistently exercise discretion in managing correspondence, information – escalate issues where required
• Maintain a culture of risk management and control, supported by effective processes in alignment with risk appetite
• Assume responsibility to minimize operational and regulatory risk by complying with Bank and industry Code of Conduct
• Participate fully as a member of the team, support a positive work environment that promotes service to the business, quality, innovation and teamwork and ensure timely communication of issues/ points of interest
• Support the team by continuously enhancing knowledge / expertise in own area and participate in knowledge transfer within the team and business unit
• Keep current on emerging trends/ developments and grow knowledge of the business, related tools and techniques
• Participate in personal performance management and development activities, including cross training within own team
• Keep others informed and up-to-date about the status / progress of projects and / or all relevant or useful information related to day-to-day activities
• Contribute to the success of the team by willingly assisting others in the completion and performance of work activities; provide training, coaching and/or guidance as appropriate
• Contribute to a fair, positive and equitable environment that supports a diverse workforce
• Act as a brand champion for your business area/function and the bank, both internally and/or externally

Preferred Qualifications

• Working towards completion of TEP – Trust & Estate Practitioner an asset