Wealth Management, Trust & Estates, Trust Administrator - Associate - JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.

Job Summary

As a Trust Administrator in the Global Trusts & Estates Practice, you will be an integral part of our team, delivering top-notch services to our clients. You will have the opportunity to work with a variety of team members and families, utilizing your technical experience and interpersonal skills. You will be responsible for interpreting governing instruments and applicable laws, managing accounts, developing relationships with beneficiaries and advisors, and assisting in growing the trust and estate business. This role provides an excellent opportunity for growth and development within J.P. Morgan, a leading global financial services firm.

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

JPMorgan Chase & Co., one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set, and location. For those in eligible roles, we offer discretionary incentive compensation which may be awarded in recognition of firm performance and 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.

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