Wealth Management Solutions, Trust & Estates, Trust Administrator Associate

Trust Administrator

J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management, with client assets of $2.8 trillion, is a global leader in investment and wealth management. Its clients include institutions, high-net-worth individuals and retail investors in every major market throughout the world. The division offers investment management across all major asset classes including equities, fixed income, alternatives, multi-asset and money market funds. For individual investors, the business also provides retirement products and services, brokerage and banking services including trusts and estates, loans, mortgages and deposits.

As a Trust Administrator within the Global Trusts & Estates Practice, you will play a crucial role in delivering our Trusts and Estates services. You will work under the supervision of the Trust Officer in the administration of accounts, ensuring the proper set-up of account records, communicating with beneficiaries and co-trustees, and handling ongoing day to day administration of accounts. You will also be responsible for risk management, client relationship management, and personal development and training. This role provides an opportunity to develop your skills in the trust and estates industry, work with a diverse range of clients, and contribute to a team with a long history of excellence in serving as a corporate fiduciary for families.

Job Responsibilities :

Work with the Account Opening Group to open estate or trust accounts.

Interpret the governing instrument and applicable law to ensure the proper set-up of account records, including payments, fee schedules (when appropriate) and tax records. Communicate with beneficiaries and co-executors or co-trustees to outline administrative procedures.

Analyze Wills and trust documents for legal, tax, administrative and investment issues and coordinate delivery of services.

Handle ongoing day to day administration of accounts, and proactively manage account base in an effort to avoid and minimize service and operational issues.

Work with Tax Officers and trust counsel to resolve tax issues

Assist the Trust Officer to maintain current information on beneficiaries and their changing needs and circumstances in order to prudently carry out the firm's fiduciary duties and to provide superior client service.

Assist Trust Officer to partner with client's other advisors (attorney, accountant); highly respected by external professional advisor community.

Develop, retain and deepen client relationships.

Assist the Trust Officer and partner with Wealth Advisors, Bankers, Investors, and Trust Officers to grow the trust and estate business. This includes participating in team discussions and strategy around structuring, pricing and closing trust and estate services including : estates, family trusts, charitable trusts, and specialized Delaware trusts.

Required Qualifications, Skills and Capabilities

Bachelor's degree required

Relevant years of experience in the trust and estates industry

Experience in the administration and support of trust and estates including general understanding of fiduciary products and concepts, including legal, tax and investments knowledge

Client Servicing - client knowledge, client relationships, proactive communication

Teamwork / Personal Effectiveness - clear and concise communication, time management, adaptability to delegate, coaching and training

Preferred Qualifications, Skills and Capabilities

Knowledge of trust and estate law, income, transfer, and generation skipping taxation, with ability to apply that knowledge to post-mortem planning exercises and account administration.

Advanced degree such as JD, industry certification such as Certified Trust and Financial Advisor (CTFA) or paralegal certificate, with paralegal experience in trust and estate practice

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and / or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and / or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability / Veterans

Base Pay / Salary

Rochester,NY $75,000.00 - $110,000.00 / year