Associate Fiduciary Services Officer

If you're looking for a meaningful career, you'll find it here at Webster. Founded in 1935 by Harold Webster Smith, our focus has always been to put people first--doing whatever we can to help individuals, families and businesses achieve their financial goals. And while we've grown into a leading commercial bank, we remain passionate about serving our customers, supporting our communities, and making a difference in people's lives. We can make a difference in your life, too. By empowering you to build the meaningful career you've been looking for.

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Position Summary:

This position is an associate level role and under the guidance of respective Sr. Fiduciary Services Officer in Webster Private Bank, provide superior client service and account management through a high touch relationship that encompasses administration and fiduciary oversight of wealth management for high net worth client.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide both pro-active and reactive service to clients by anticipating their needs, and responding to their inquiries on a timely basis. Communicate clearly and effectively and follow-up on outstanding items related to client requests and the overall administration of client accounts.
• Maintain on-going relationships with clients, beneficiaries, trustors and related professionals connected with client accounts.
• Administer a select group of accounts with the supervision of the Sr. Fiduciary Services Officer.
• Provide effective and timely support on projects and more complex accounts. Monitor all assigned accounts in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Conduct account research for tax preparation analysis, preparation of payment authorizations and income accruals, resolving remittance, income collection, tax payment and securities transfer issues.
• Facilitate internal service coordination to resolve issues and respond to client requests.
• Interpret and implement requirements of trust instruments in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Prepare summary reports and accountings for distribution and discretionary payouts, tax preparation analyses and resolution of account transaction issues.
• Initiate and authorize distribution of income and principal from accounts and control account cash requirements. Coordinate discretionary payments. Requests trades/transfers of funds to raise necessary cash.
• Participate in prospect and client meetings, promoting the services and capabilities of the Private Bank.
• Responsible for maintenance of data on various bank systems.
• Performs special projects as needed

Job Skills/Knowledge:

• BS Required and knowledge of fiduciary services
• At least three years experience within a Trust or Wealth Management environment
• Strong analytical ability and problem-solving skills
• Excellent relationship management, customer service and responsiveness to client needs
• High level of problem solving and ability to deal with sensitive issues and clients
• Ability to handle confidential matters judiciously
• Knowledge of the interpretation and application of trust documents
• Detailed oriented and accurate
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize

Technical Skills:

• Microsoft Office with advanced Excel and Word skills
• Knowledge of trust accounting systems

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