Job Description

Trust OfficerEmployee Benefits | IRA | 401K | ESOP/KSOP

Position SummaryWe are seeking a knowledgeable and relationship-driven Trust Officer to administer and grow a portfolio of fiduciary accounts. This role is responsible for comprehensive client relationship management across Investment Agencies, Custody Accounts, Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), Defined Benefit Plans, 401(k) Plans, and Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP/KSOP).

The ideal candidate will bring strong fiduciary expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to serve as a trusted advisor while ensuring compliance with regulatory and governing standards.

Key Responsibilities

Client Relationship Management & Business Development

• Develop, retain, and expand client relationships within assigned portfolio

• Identify opportunities to market additional products and services

• Anticipate client needs and implement solutions aligned with both client and institutional objectives

• Lead client onboarding and oversee ongoing account administration

Fiduciary Administration & Compliance

• Administer accounts in accordance with plan documents, fiduciary standards, bank policies, ERISA, DOL, IRS, and applicable state and federal regulations

• Ensure proper documentation and adherence to IRS guidelines for IRA contributions, transfers, rollovers, distributions, and withdrawals

• Manage 401(k) plan operations including contributions, distributions, and recordkeeping

ESOP Oversight

• Vote ESOP shares in accordance with plan documents

• Exercise discretion in managing ESOP assets, primarily employer stock

• Review and validate annual ESOP stock valuation reports

• Evaluate assumptions and valuation methodologies used by appraisers

• Consult directly with valuation professionals to ensure accuracy and appropriateness

Investment Management

• Apply prudent investment strategies throughout the account lifecycle

• Oversee portfolio models, including fund research, performance monitoring, and fee analysis

• Present fund recommendations and monitoring results to the trust committee

• Demonstrate understanding of diversification, liquidity, and risk/return principles

Professional Communication

• Collaborate effectively with Advisors, CPAs, Attorneys, and internal stakeholders

• Communicate complex fiduciary and technical matters clearly, both verbally and in writing

• Safeguard and properly handle confidential information

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required

• Minimum of 2+ years of fiduciary or related trust experience

• Experience administering ESOP/KSOP, 401(k), IRA, or similar retirement plan accounts

• Professional designations such as CTFA, CEBS, CPA, or JD are a plus

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.