Corporate Trust Officer

Computershare UK

Corporate Trust Officer managing a portfolio of client accounts and fiduciary obligations while ensuring compliance with legal standards. Working in a hybrid model based in Montreal, Canada.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeMontreal • 🇨🇦 CanadaJunior💰 CA$96,388 - CA$144,582 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in negotiating trust and non-trust agreements, ensuring compliance with legal standards in corporate finance and securities markets. Proficient in both French and English communication, with a strong foundation in law and finance.

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Negotiation SkillsLegal Documentation ReviewCompliance MonitoringBilingual CommunicationCorporate Finance Expertise

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Hard Skills

Legal AnalysisContract NegotiationRisk AssessmentCorporate FinancingSecurities Market Knowledge

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationInterpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

LL.B.Admission to Provincial BarChambre des Notaires du QuébecCanadian Securities CourseCorporate Trust Program

Industry Keywords

Trust AgreementsFiduciary ObligationsCorporate TrustFinancial IndustryCommercial Law

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Negotiate the terms of a variety of trust and non-trust agreements of varying complexity under which Computershare will assume both contractual and fiduciary obligations, assess degree of associated risk and make recommendations on acceptability of new business and fees to be charged
Review and evaluate all legal documentation on corporate financing and on other transactions to ensure they are in forms that meet, and can be administered to meet, standards adequate for the protection of Computershare
Analyze and interpret agreements to set up internal operation of file and provide administrative direction to administrators and/or related departments. Ensure/monitor compliance with all portfolio agreements by Computershare and clients
Prepare and execute correspondence to clients, their legal counsel or investors
Maintain necessary standards of knowledge and expertise in applicable areas of law, commerce, corporate finance and securities markets as well as internal policies and procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in French and English are required
University Degree (law, business, commerce, or finance major) required
Minimum 1 year experience as articled student/or practicing lawyer/or notary or 3-5 years’ experience in financial, corporate/commercial or securities industry at an intermediate or professional level
LL.B. and admission to a provincial Bar or the Chambre des notaires du Québec preferred
Canadian Securities Course or other Securities Industry training would be an asset
Corporate Trust Program (Trust Institute, ICB) would be an asset

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work to help you find the best balance between work and lifestyle
Health and wellbeing rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family including paid time off, observed holidays, and vacation pay
Invest in our business by setting aside salary to purchase shares in our company, and you’ll receive a company contribution as well
Extra rewards ranging from recognition awards and team get-togethers to helping you invest in your future