Senior Philanthropic Trust Officer, Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo

Location:
United States, Winston Salem

Category:
Banking

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Job Description:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Fiduciary Specialist to administer a book of fiduciary philanthropic relationships within a team-based environment, ensuring client accounts are managed in accordance with sound fiduciary principles and applicable law. The role involves engaging clients, advisors, and internal partners to deliver a high-touch client experience within a strong risk management framework.

Job Responsibility:

Administer a book of fiduciary philanthropic relationships within a team-based environment, including analyzing trust and estate documents, implementing client estate plans, and ensuring client accounts are managed in accordance with sound fiduciary principles and applicable law
Engage clients, advisors and internal partners to deliver a high-touch client experience within a strong risk management framework
Build and maintain a strong knowledge of internal policies and procedures including, but not limited to, distributions, account maintenance, account opening and closing, KYC requirements, annual account reviews, and management of overdrafts
Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvement and control development
Serve as a subject-matter expert on fiduciary administration, including the interpretation of governing instruments, adherence to fiduciary principles and applicable laws, and the application of prudent investing standards
Act as a thought leader and culture carrier for the firm to influence outcomes and build an inclusive, collaborative and client-focused environment for our fiduciary professionals
Actively train and mentor junior team members
Participate in marketing and development initiatives, in conjunction with team leaders

Requirements:

4+ years of Fiduciary Products experience or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
J.D. and/or CTFA preferred
In-depth knowledge of charitable giving strategies, private foundations, donor-advised funds (DAF’s) and complex trust structures
Proven ability to work with high-net-worth individuals, families, and advisors on legacy planning and philanthropic goals
Experience collaborating with legal, investment, tax, and estate planning professionals to deliver holistic client solutions
Ability to work effectively within a team and build strong working relationships across business channels and at all levels of management
Demonstrate a high level of organizational skills, including time and priority management
Collaborate effectively with relationship team members, client’s advisors and other colleagues
Solutions-oriented and able to operate within a diverse, fast-paced environment
Strong conflict resolution skills
Strong leadership, communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain difficult financial, tax and legal concepts to internal partners and clients
Previous work with or at a nonprofit organization

Nice to have:

J.D. and/or CTFA preferred
Previous work with or at a nonprofit organization

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
June 11, 2025

Expiration:
June 29, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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