Wealth Management, Trust & Estates, Trust Settlement Officer - VP

JPMorgan Chase & Co.
New York, NY

You will oversee the administration of the trust. When a terminating event occurs, such as a death or revocation, the responsibility for the settlement of the trust is transferred to the Trust Settlement Group and then assigned to a Settlement Officer. You will assume the primary responsibility for the settlement of a trust including daily interaction with clients, internal partners, and outside intermediaries.

Job Responsibilities:

  • You will oversee the settlement of the trust, including distributions and coordination with investments, tax and operations.

  • Interpret and apply the terms of the governing trust instrument to identify the individuals entitled to the funds.

  • Determine the appropriate form of settlement to adequately protect the Bank, including the review of legal documents and accountings. Work with internal and/or trust counsel to resolve any legal issues that may arise.

  • Communicate with interested parties. Address questions raised by remaindermen, co-trustees, trust counsel, counsel for remaindermen, and financial advisors for remaindermen.

  • Work with remaindermen on any planning issues that may arise.

  • Identify and avoid or minimize any unusual risk that might be incurred in connection with the terminating event consistent with applicable policies and procedures.

  • Oversee investment decisions, including working with Investors.

  • Work with JPMC's tax department and trust counsel to resolve tax issues, including fiduciary income taxation, estate taxation, and Generation Skipping Tax.

  • Identify and pursue potential cross-selling opportunities working with Trust Officers, Bankers and Investors.

  • Participate on projects relating to Trust & Estates internal practices and procedures.

  • Participate in other projects and assignments as needed.

Qualifications:

  • You will have 3-5 years of trust administration or settlement experience with direct client interaction.
  • Bachelor's Degree and JD preferred.
  • Technical Knowledge - strong understanding of fiduciary, legal, accounting, tax and investments concepts
  • Problem Solving/Risk Management - takes initiative, decisive, accountable, exhibits critical analysis and judgment
  • Client Servicing - client knowledge, gains the trust and confidence of clients
  • Teamwork/Personal Effectiveness - clear and concise communication, time management, adaptability, ability to delegate, coach and train
  • Cross Selling
  • Interpersonal skills - develop relationships with colleagues within Trusts & Estates Practice and the Private Bank/Private Wealth Management
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