What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trust Administrator Assistant position at Commonwealth Trust Company?
Serving some of the wealthiest clients in the world, Commonwealth Trust Company is an independent family-owned boutique trust company with almost 90 years in the business of providing trustee solutions. What sets us apart from all other trust companies is our specific focus on trust administration and not investment decisions, allowing for a singular, dedicated focus for our clients, many of whom run Fortune 500 enterprises. We are a local, privately owned non-depository trust company.
Commonwealth Trust Company seeks a Trust Administrator Assistant to work with our Trust Administration team.
This position is responsible for providing administrative support to the Trust Administration Department. The position requires superior attention to detail and organizational skills. The responsibilities include tasks required to complete trust administration in an efficient and timely manner. In addition, this position must be tech-savvy, dependable and able to work both independently and as part of a team. Regular attendance and timelines are essential functions of this position.
Primary Responsibilities (including but not limited to):
- Request, receive, evaluate, and organize required documentation in connection with trusts for which the Company is being considered to serve as Trustee
- Initial entry of information for trusts, for which the Company serves as Trustee into the Company’s accounting software, and file setup for Trusts
- Administer opening bank and brokerage accounts for Trusts
- Process directions for investment transactions to be carried out for Trusts
- Process requests or directions for distributions from Trusts
- Process payments of expenses of Trusts
- Draft/send Crummey notices and other beneficiary notices when required
- Request, receive, evaluate, and organize information and documentation in connection with the administration of Trusts
- Record transactions in the accounting software for Trusts
- Perform annual reviews of Trusts
- Assist with the collection of amounts owed for the Company’s services as Trustee
- Demonstrate Patriot Act compliance
Education, Experience, Knowledge & Skill Requirements
- High School graduate/GED required, Associates Degree, Certificate or Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Experience working in Trust, Banking or other Financial Services Industry, or Law Office preferred
- An interest and/or experience in Trust Administration
- Ability to take initiative when appropriate
- Proactive thinker with ability to anticipate potential issues
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to prioritize, coordinate and handle multiple projects to meet deadlines
- Ability to organize documents, files and folders in a timely manner
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus pay
COVID-19 considerations:
We are requiring masks in all common areas and are currently working a hybrid (some remote days) work schedule. Enhanced safety and cleaning protocols are in place throughout the building. Workspaces are socially distanced and separated by walls.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (Required)
- Trust, Banking, Legal or Financial Services: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: One location