Now Hiring: Trust Officer - Immediate Opening in West Palm Beach

Job Description

Job Title: Trust Officer

Position Summary:

The Trust Officer is responsible for the comprehensive administration of fiduciary accounts, including personal trusts, estates, investment management accounts, and agency arrangements. This position requires a strong working knowledge of trust law, estate planning, and regulatory compliance. The Trust Officer serves as a primary relationship manager, ensuring the delivery of exceptional client service while mitigating fiduciary risk and adhering to governing instruments and applicable laws.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer a portfolio of complex fiduciary accounts in accordance with the terms of governing documents, applicable laws, and internal policies
• Serve as a trusted advisor and relationship manager to clients, beneficiaries, attorneys, and other external stakeholders
• Conduct periodic account reviews and ensure fiduciary duties are fulfilled in compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements
• Interpret and implement trust documents, wills, powers of attorney, and other legal instruments
• Collaborate with internal partners across wealth management, investments, tax, and legal teams to provide a holistic client experience
• Participate in business development initiatives, including client onboarding, cross-selling of services, and referral generation
• Monitor and address potential risk exposures and maintain current knowledge of trust law and regulatory updates

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or related field
• Minimum of 3–5 years of trust administration or fiduciary experience
• Strong understanding of estate planning, trust law, and fiduciary principles
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with an ability to explain complex financial and legal matters to clients
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain high-net-worth client relationships

Preferred Qualifications:

• CTFA (Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor), JD, CPA, or CFP designation preferred
• Experience using trust accounting systems (e.g., SEI, FIS, or similar platforms)
• Familiarity with high-net-worth client service expectations in a regulated environment

Why Join Us?

We are a forward-thinking financial institution with a long-standing reputation for fiduciary excellence and client-centric service. Our team-oriented environment fosters professional growth, innovation, and integrity. Join us and contribute to the delivery of best-in-class wealth and fiduciary solutions.

For additional information on this opportunity, please contact Kaleb McCarty directly at (954) 526-6131. RESUMES with RECENT accomplishments may be sent to kaleb.mccarty@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.