Senior Trust Officer, Estate

Senior Trust Officer, Estate & Trust Services Wealth Management page is loaded Senior Trust Officer, Estate & Trust Services Wealth Management Apply locations Vancouver, BC time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id 2407007

We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients.

At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.

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What You’ll Be Doing

As the Senior Trust Officer, you will be responsible for the ongoing account management and administration of Estates, Trusts and Powers of Attorney. This involves partnering with a specialized team of professionals within Wealth Management dedicated to working with Estates, Trusts and Powers of Attorney. Primary accountability for the timely, accurate, and professional administration of large and complex estate, trust and power of attorney accounts. You will identify and mitigate account risks while adhering to all CIBC Trust Policies & Procedures, including cash management, fee collection, account opening, etc.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. You’ll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you’ll spend 1-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.

How You’ll Succeed

• Collaboration – Develop and maintain a strong partnership with the clients/beneficiaries in order to provide excellent client service. Effective and open communication is critical to ensure parties are informed of key activities, milestones and deliverables. Partner effectively with internal experts from the Investment Management and Tax Department, to provide oversight and guidance on client investment and tax issues. Engages external professionals as required. Supervises account investments to ensure consistency with account objectives, constating documents and legislation.
• Trust & Estate Acumen - Ensure the onboarding and account management aligns with the unique needs of clients and the characteristics of Estates and Trust. Establish effective tracking, monitoring and compliance with the governing document and responsible for the resolution of all operational, technical and discretionary issues encountered in the management of the accounts. Assist in developing standards in administration and vetting new and/or changes to policies and procedures. Optimizes account administration by identifying and implementing process improvements.
• People Management - Set appropriate context when assigning work to ensure that individuals’ roles support the achievement of the business unit’s priorities and CIBC’s overall goals. Create a positive work environment and be an effective role model by championing CIBC’s mission, vision and values. Ensure compliance with policies, standards, guidelines and controls by applying the policies and controls fairly and consistently so employees understand what to expect.

Who You Are

• You can demonstrate 8-10 years of experience in the Estate & Trust Industry. A detailed knowledge of accounting and investing sufficient to administer a range of complex Trust Accounts is necessary.
• You’re a certified professional. It is an asset if you have obtained the Member Trust Institute (MTI) and/or Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) designation(s).
• Your influence makes an impact. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by making yourself heard.
• You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems, and making sense of information. You're confident in your ability to communicate detailed information in an impactful way.
• You're driven to succeed. You are motivated by accomplishing your goals and delivering your best to make an impact.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork and accountability.

What CIBC offers

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a health benefits program, defined benefit pension plan, an employee share purchase plan and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.
• Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.
• We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.

This job position requires the potential successful candidate to be based out of the British Columbia or Alberta region.

What CIBC Offers

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, defined benefit pension plan*, an employee share purchase plan, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.

• Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.

• We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.

*Subject to plan and program terms and conditions

What you need to know

• CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com

• You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit .

Job Location

Vancouver-Georgia&Burrard

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Communication, Customer Experience (CX), Decision Making, Estate Accounts, New Business Development, Power of Attorney (POA), Relationship Building, Trust Services, Work Collaboratively Similar Jobs (3) Senior Private Wealth Advisor - Vancouver locations Vancouver, BC time type Full time posted on Posted 10 Days Ago Senior Financial Advisor MFDA locations Vancouver, BC time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago Financial Advisor - MFDA/IIROC locations Vancouver, BC time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago

At CIBC, we are in business to help our clients, employees and shareholders achieve what is important to them. Our ability to create value for all CIBC stakeholders is driven by a business culture based on common values: Trust, Teamwork and Accountability.

Working with CIBC makes you a part of a work environment committed to our clients, employees and communities - a place where you can excel.

Every day, our 44,000 employees help our clients achieve their financial goals, because what matters to our clients, matters to us.

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