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The Bank of Tampa · 1 week ago

Trust Officer

The Bank of Tampa is seeking a Trust Officer responsible for the administration of fiduciary accounts, including personal trusts and estates. The role involves client relationship management, compliance with fiduciary responsibilities, and business development to support the bank’s growth strategy.

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Responsibilities

Consistently delivers outstanding client service with a friendly, can-do attitude, and willingness to help at all times
Acts as a cultural ambassador to internal and external clients, providing a professional, exceptional, and supportive experience with each interaction
Demonstrated expert ability and knowledge in leading and participating in new client relationship building, needs assessment and long-term collaboration with Wealth Management Team delivering trust and estate planning solutions to meet the clients’ goals
Exhibits ability to foster respect in the legal and accounting professional community to obtain referrals from COIs who advise high net-worth families on strategies and techniques
Understands risk management issues and works through on-boarding process for compliance with applicable laws and internal procedures
Administers trust and estate accounts in accordance with governing documents, bank policies, and applicable laws and regulations
Functions as a relationship manager for assigned accounts, maintaining regular communication with clients, beneficiaries, attorneys, and financial advisors
Collaborates with internal trust groups including investments, tax, compliance, and operations to deliver comprehensive fiduciary solutions
Interprets and applies trust instruments, wills, and legal documents to ensure proper execution of fiduciary duties
Oversees account reviews, distributions, and investment performance to ensure alignment with client goals and fiduciary standards
Maintains current knowledge of fiduciary law, banking regulations, and industry best practices
Active leadership in community organizations and activities as an ambassador of the brand
Proactively identifies opportunities to expand existing client relationships and attract new trust and estate clients
Partners with retail, commercial, and wealth management teams to cross-sell trust services and support integrated financial planning
Participates in community and professional events to enhance visibility and promote the bank’s fiduciary capabilities
Assists in the onboarding of new accounts, including proposal development, client presentations, and coordination with legal and compliance teams
Contributes to strategic initiatives aimed at growing the trust department’s market share and enhancing client experience

Qualification

Trust administrationEstate planningFiduciary principlesCTFA designationRegulatory complianceTrust accounting systemsClient service skillsProfessionalismDiscretionCommunicationOrganizational skills

Required

Minimum of 7 years of experience in trust administration, estate planning, or fiduciary services within a bank or financial institution
Strong understanding of fiduciary principles, estate and gift taxation, and financial planning
Excellent communication, client service, and organizational skills
Ability to manage complex relationships and sensitive family dynamics with professionalism and discretion
Familiarity with trust accounting systems and banking software platforms

Preferred

CTFA (Certified Trust Financial Advisor) designation; CFP, CPA, or JD with relevant fiduciary experience may be considered
Proven success in managing high-net-worth relationships and complex trust structures
Experience with regulatory compliance in a bank trust department
Commitment to continuing education and professional development in fiduciary services

Benefits

Eligibility for health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverages
Retirement Plan - 401k with matching
ESOP- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Time away from work – vacation time, sick time, and holidays
Paid parental leave.
Tuition Assistance
Professional development opportunities

Company

The Bank of Tampa

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The Bank of Tampa operates as a privately held community bank offering financial services.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$25.53M
2017-05-31Series Unknown· $25.53M

Leadership Team

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Corey Neil
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Richard Junkermann
Executive Vice President
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