Trust Administrator

Company: Equity Bank
Location: Wichita
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

Trust AdministrationEquity Trust & Wealth Management (ETWM) provides comprehensive wealth management services to private client relationships. The Trust Administrator will be responsible for trust administration and tax compliance activities for trust and agency relationships and Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA).Key Responsibilities:

• Understanding and ability to articulate product and service offering of ETWM
• Manage accounts in accordance with the terms of the various governing documents, applicable law, and consistent with the needs of the principals, income beneficiaries, and Remaindermen
• Oversees the opening and closing of accounts, ensures the receipt of proper and legally required documentation, ensures the full and complete transfer of assets, their cost basis, and the proper characterization of cash as income or principal, ensures all tax codes and account administration codes are accurate and oversees tax reporting activities, coordinating ith outside accountants and advisors
• Reviews, analyzes, and interprets documents for direction; evaluates accounts for completeness and accuracy, initiates, monitors, and reviews account transactions, responds to incoming correspondence and other client requests to ensure compliance with the governing document, applicable law, and policies and procedures
• Works with manager in developing solutions to most issues brought fort by principals, income beneficiaries, and Remaindermen such as requests for special distributions, fee issues, or disputes
• Fiduciary responsibilities may also include: estate administration, estate valuations, will and future appointments file, probate and post death processes, and insurance trust monitoring, and IRA administration
• Monitoring of unique assets (real estate, mineral interests, etc.)
• Responsible for client synoptic data within the Trust Operating System, letters of retention, valuation of unique assets, and client statement generation
• Accurately and timely prepare client correspondence, alerts, ticklers, performance reports, proposals, and other administrative functions
• Maintain electronic and paper client files to compliance requirements
• Focused client service with responsiveness, diplomacy and tact; proactive client contact through written and verbal communication with suitable frequency
• Proactively schedule client meeting appointments and act as the key liaison for the relationship
• Communicates directly with clients and internal business partners, and provides timely updates on all account related activity and responds quickly to requests
• Works with internal business partners to develop new business as appropriate
• Develops referrals through their Centers of InfluenceQualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field; J.D. preferred
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in Trust Administration
  • Trust, Fiduciary, Compliance and Regulatory knowledge required
  • Excellent oral and written skills
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
  • FIS TrustDesk knowledge preferredThe above statements are intended to generally describe the nature and level of work to be performed by most people assigned to this job. It is not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements.Physical RequirementsThis position requires standing, walking, bending, and squatting on a regular basis. May require the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch or reach with hands and arms. Requires the ability to carry, lift, move or push up to 10 pounds on an occasional basis. Must be able to talk and listen to others. Frequently uses hands and fingers to handle or feel. Requires ability to see up close and distant, distinguish colors, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Work EnvironmentThis position regularly works in an office setting. Most of the job duties require the employee to be working with computers and electronic media on a regular basis.Equity Bank is an equal opportunity employer and will not make employment decisions based on an applicant's race or skin color, national origin or ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, sex, physical or mental ability.

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