WM Fiduciary Administrator 2 - Philanthropic Grant Administration Team

Job Description

At Wells Fargo, we want to satisfy our customers’ financial needs and help them succeed financially. We’re looking for talented people who will put our customers at the center of everything we do. Join our diverse and inclusive team where you’ll feel valued and inspired to contribute your unique skills and experience.

Help us build a better Wells Fargo. It all begins with outstanding talent. It all begins with you.

Wealth and Investment Management (WIM) businesses build enduring client relationships through sound, thoughtful and objective advice. We help our clients by developing individualized plans for everything from retirement goals to business succession planning, to family legacy intentions. Services include comprehensive planning and advice, investment management, brokerage, private banking, estate planning strategies, trust, insurance and both individual and institutional retirement..
Wealth Management (WM) business is a leading provider of financial services to high-net worth clients through Wells Fargo Private Bank, and to the affluent segment through partnerships between Wealth Brokerage Services and the Community Bank. Investment & Fiduciary Services (IFS) is within WM and works with our clients to build, manage, preserve and transition their wealth. As one of the nation’s strongest financial institutions, we bring together a team of experienced professionals to gain insight into each client’s unique situation so that we may deliver specialized wealth solutions that best meet their needs and goals. Within IFS, we have 6 Fiduciary Management Services (FMS) offices that support clients and field offices by providing trust administration, investment management, and fiduciary services.

The WM Fiduciary Administrator 2 on the Philanthropic Grant Administration Team provides specialized trust administration, specialized services and specialized risk management for all types of charitable trusts, and agencies for charitable and tax exempt entities. Administers charitable remainder trusts, charitable lead trusts, perpetual charitable trusts classified as private foundations and supporting organizations, and charitable investment accounts in a centralized trust center environment. Provides fiduciary oversight and handles moderately complex issues regarding governing document interpretation, fiduciary risk and the client account in order to create, expand and service WM relationships while managing the risk of those accounts. Duties may include: setting up, administering, terminating and distributing moderately complex philanthropic accounts of all types. Partners with relationship managers and sales specialists to develop new business, retain/expand current relationships and cross sell WM services. May communicate directly with clients, WF Partners and Centers of Influence as well as external resources i.e. accountants and attorneys who are related to the clients’ accounts as part of day to day administration. Analyzes trust/financial information, reacts accordingly and reprioritizes as appropriate. May provide work direction.

• 3+ years of experience in one or a combination of the following industries: financial, trust, or legal; or 2+ years of experience in one or a combination of the following industries: financial, trust, or legal plus one of the following degrees or certifications: BA or higher in Trust & Wealth Management, JD, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (tm) or Certified Trust Fiduciary Advisor

• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to interact with all levels of an organization
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and creative problem solving techniques
• Ability to foster effective partnerships
• Knowledge and understanding of philanthropic concepts
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills
• Ability to review trust agreement documents and ensure bank compliance
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Knowledge and understanding of estate, trust, or fiduciary administration
• Ability to read and interpret legal documents
• Excellent technical skills

• Established knowledge of all types of charitable entities, trust, fiduciary law, and federal regulations
• Charitable Fiduciary Administration experience
• Experience in Charitable Grant Program Management
• Working knowledge of MicroEdge GIFTS
• Experience working in a fiduciary administration middle office
• Relationship Management experience
• Experience with trust applications: SEI, Trust Money Movement, MicroEdge Gifts, SDLTridion, SharePoint 2016

NC-Winston Salem: 100 N Main St - Winston Salem, NC

All offers for employment with Wells Fargo are contingent upon the candidate having successfully completed a criminal background check. Wells Fargo will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state and Federal law, including Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.
Relevant military experience is considered for veterans and transitioning service men and women.
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