Trust Administrator

Fiduciary Trust International is a premier investment and wealth management firm with a commitment to growing and protecting wealth across generations. We offer a dynamic and collaborative approach to managing wealth for high-net-worth and ultra high-net-worth individuals and families, family offices, endowments, foundations, and institutions. Our investment managers, tax and estate planning professionals work together to develop holistic strategies to optimize clients’ portfolios while mitigating the impact of taxes on their wealth. As a fiduciary, the guidance we provide is in the best interests of our clients, without conflict or competing benefits. We offer boutique customization and deep expertise in specialized investment, tax and planning strategies alongside sophisticated technology and custody platforms.

Fiduciary is owned by Franklin Templeton, a forward-thinking asset manager that has built its success through powerful partnerships. We leverage cutting-edge strategies and deep insights to unlock opportunities for long-term wealth creation. Our talented, global teams bring expertise that is both broad and unique.

Fiduciary Trust International is hiring an experienced Trust Administrator - Delaware to serve as a critical member of our Wilmington, DE market team when it comes to trust administration and providing Trust Officer and Manager support. This is a hybrid role with two to three days in office.

Key Responsibilities:

Trust Administration –

• Manage cash balances to prevent overdrafts; act as cash manager for and coordinate with Portfolio Manager on raising cash to cure overdrafts.
• Ensure data on trust summary sheets is accurate and up to date.
• Prepare Discretionary Action Memorandums and arrange for beneficiary distributions.
• Arrange for the timely payment of trust expenses.
• Work with outside tax preparers to ensure tax filings and payments are made timely. Obtain tax documents, as applicable (K1).
• Facilitate and implement investment and/or distribution directions for directed trusts.
• Arrange for the funding of trust accounts in facilitating payment of expenses and distributions.
• Participates in annual account reviews.
• Assists in remediation efforts and with special projects.
• Maintains solid working knowledge of internal policies/procedures regarding fiduciary and administrative issues.
• Demonstrates solid ability to interpret and apply terms of governing instrument.

Client Service –

• Provide excellent client service to internal partners and high-net-worth (HNW) clients.
• Manage all follow-up and/or ongoing client service deliverables. 
• Communicate with other areas within the company (Legal, Marketing, Operations, Investment Management, Estate Administration, Compliance, Account Services) to meet deliverables.
• Support Trust Officers on various types of client service matters.

Ideal Qualifications:

Education and Experience -

• 4 + years’ trust experience
• Progress towards Trust school (e.g. Cannon Trust School) a plus
• Understanding of investments, trust, and estates
• Proficient with SEI / Global Plus or other trust accounting software preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities -

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Strong organizational skills 
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment 
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with clients and internal partners
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle client account information
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint

​ Learn More:  Click below to learn more about Fiduciary Trust International –

• Fiduciary Trust International
• The Story of Fiduciary Trust International

Compensation Range: Franklin Templeton offers employees a competitive and valuable range of total rewards—monetary and non-monetary — designed to support their well-being and recognize their time, talents, and results.  Along with base compensation, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, a 401(k) plan with a generous match, and recognition rewards. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a range of competitive healthcare options, insurance, and disability benefits, employee stock investment program, learning resources, career development programs, reimbursement for certain education expenses, paid time off (vacation / holidays / sick / leave / parental & caregiving leave / bereavement / volunteering / floating holidays) and a motivational wellbeing program. We expect the annual salary for this position to be approximately $75,000 - $85,000, depending on level of relevant experience, plus discretionary bonus.

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Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

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