Senior Trust Administrator

Senior Trust Administrator managing fiduciary and investment management accounts at U.S. Bank.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeAmes • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $94,010 - $110,600 per yearWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for the administration, risk management and servicing of assigned fiduciary and investment management accounts
May include Relationship Management responsibilities as well as product specialty knowledge and expertise (such as IRAs, Charitable/Philanthropic Accounts, ILITs, Estates, etc.)
Will likely work as part of a team of experts administering accounts where tasks are assigned based on complexity
Accountable for servicing and retention of existing accounts
Administers accounts in a manner which ensures compliance with the governing documents, state statutes and U.S. Bank policies and procedures
Responsible for meeting all corporate and regulatory compliance standards

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
Eight or more years of experience in Trust administration
Professional Designation is required and may include, but is not limited to: CTFA, CFP, JD, CPA and/or Graduate of National Trust School Program
Advanced knowledge of estate settlement, income, estate and multi-generational taxation and trusts
Thorough knowledge of fiduciary law, tax implications and practices in multiple jurisdictions, trust accounting/reporting, and other regulatory compliance requirements
Basic project and information management skills
Ability to identify and resolve complex problems with minimal guidance
Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects and deadlines simultaneously
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and communication skills
Well-developed customer service/relations skills

Comp & perks

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
Basic term and optional term life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Pregnancy disability and parental leave
401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
Adoption assistance
Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

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Hard Skills & Tools

Trust administrationEstate settlementTaxationTrust accountingRegulatory complianceFiduciary lawProject managementInformation management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal skillsCommunication skillsCustomer service skillsProblem-solvingTime management

Certifications

CTFACFPJDCPANational Trust School Program