Trust Officer

Job Description

The Trust Officer is responsible for performing a variety of duties including: account administration, growing and retaining current customer portfolios, developing new business, conducting customer interviews and presentations, preparing financial profiles, analyzing financial information and identifying potential business areas, recommending investment / trust opportunities, reviewing client accounts regularly, remaining current on tax, regulatory and financial legislation and legal issues relating to trust law, and resolving customer enquiries.

Essential Functions

•     Comply with Trust policies and proceduresAnalyze and Interpret legal documents to determine the best course of action  to follow in the management of individual accounts
•     Review customer account transactions dailyOversee / schedule client distributions / bill payments
•     Schedule client meets on periodic basisReview financial / investment markets daily
•     Prepare / review customer documentation and agreementsManage personal workload/workflow
•     Administer Trust relationships appropriatelyConduct regular investment review of portfolio with Investment Officer
•     Administer Guardianship accountsAdminister Custodian accounts
•     Assure appropriate management of IRA's and fundsAssure accurate / timely settlement of Estates
•     Respond to Employee Benefit inquiries appropriatelyDevelop a high community profile
•     Initiate and author client correspondenceCultivate potential referrals from exist accounts
•     Analyze accurate customer needsRecommend investment / trust alternatives
•     Perform presentations / meets with prospectsFinalize new agreements with customers
•     Coordinate and prepare information for RFP requestsCross sell other Bank products and services
•     Recommend improvements to proceduresMaximize technology tools available
•     Assure accurate information passed to Trust OperationsOversee system cod on individual accounts
•     Self-learn / knowledge of Microsoft Office / Trust Account SystemSelf-learn / knowledge of Internet & Email
•     Minimize departmental non-payroll costsAdhere to stated Trust department fee schedules
•     Minimize nonstandard fee schedulesAdditional Essential FunctionsEnsure compliance with Northwest’s policies and procedures, and Federal/State regulations
•     Navigate Microsoft Office Software, computer applications, and software specific to the department in order to maximize technology tools and gain efficiencyWork as part of a team
•     Work with on-site equipmentSafety and Health for Supervisors with Direct ReportsProvide leadership and positive direction for maintaining the safety and loss prevention program
•     Actively participate in and support employee participation in the safety and loss prevention program by ensuring that employees know how to properly report a safety issue, making sure that all accidents are promptly reported to Human Resources and documented, and ensuring that prompt action is taken whenever workplace hazards are identifiedHelp implement emergency proceduresQUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Preferred EducationBachelor's Degree Business / Finance / Related    Preferred Work Experience8 - 12 years    relevant experience         Customer service or sales experience         General Supervisory/Manager Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
•     Ability to identify existing and potential problems, obtain and evaluate relevant information, identify possible causes of the problems, and suggest an alternative course of action including innovative or creative approaches    
•     Ability to allocate and effectively use information, personnel, time, and other resources necessary for implementation of Northwest’s strategic plans  
•     Ability to make decisions, render judgments, and take action on tasks within the scope of given authority in a timely fashion    
•     Ability to develop, evaluate, and implement alternative courses of action, based on correct assumptions concerning resources and guidelines, and support decisions or recommendations with data or reasoning    
•     Ability to present and express ideas and information effectively and concisely in an oral and/or written mode in a manner appropriate for the audience  
•     Ability to listen and comprehend what others are saying and facilitate the open exchange of ideas and information  
•     Ability to motivate and provide direction in the activities of others, appropriately assigning work and authority, in the accomplishment of goals; providing advice and assistance as required  
•     Ability to understand and appropriately apply procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies; maintain credibility with others on specialty matters  
• Additional Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesTeam player    Excellent organizational and time management skills    Ability to analyze financial data    Strong client relationship management skills    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills    

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