Fiduciary Senior Manager

At Wells Fargo, we are looking for talented people who will put our customers at the center of everything we do. We are seeking candidates who embrace diversity, equity and inclusion in a workplace where everyone feels valued and inspired.

Help us build a better Wells Fargo. It all begins with outstanding talent. It all begins with you.

Banking, Lending, & Trust (BL&T) unlocks access to Wells Fargo Bank products and services to high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families based on needs related to banking, custom lending, and trust services. These bank specialists leverage resources, valuable research, relationships, custom solutions, and highly tuned strategies to address clients' unique needs and aspirations.

BL&T further provides guidance on a variety of banking and fiduciary topics including investment management, general trust administration, specialty trusts, custody, tax, specialty assets, regulatory, privacy, ecommerce, deposit relationship and strategy, and business strategies. The section also provides support to the WIM Diverse Segments group, including WIM referral activity.​

Trust Services Trust advisors discuss the needs of HNW and UHNW clients and provide personalized advice and wealth and asset management services, including:

• Personal trust services.

• Estate services.

• Philanthropic services.

• Closely held asset management.

• Real estate and loan asset management.

• Oil, gas and mineral management.

• Legacy trust services.

• Special needs trust services.

• Managed Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA).

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Fiduciary Senior Manager to oversee the delivery of its Trust Services offering in the Northeast region.  The Fiduciary Senior Manager will be responsible for the management of multiple teams of trust officers and associates located in our Northeast offices, with responsibility for managing the firm’s trust and agency account administration for high-net worth and ultra-high net worth clients of Wells Fargo Wealth and Investment Management.

Wells Fargo is seeking a Fiduciary Senior Manager... Working at Wells Fargo | Jobs and Careers at Wells Fargo (wellsfargojobs.com)

In this role, you will:

• Manage and develop a team of trust officers and associates (including individual contributors and managers), responsible for serving Wells Fargo clients in both a fiduciary and agency capacity.
• Drive a culture of professional excellence across their regional teams, including building relationships with Wells Fargo Financial Advisors, strong mentorship and apprenticeship, independent thinking and fiduciary judgment, and creating a positive client experience.
• Assign accounts and ensure relationships are managed according to fiduciary policies and procedures and standards.
• Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvement and risk control development to ensure the Trust Services business is managed consistently across the organization.
• Serve as an escalation point for trust officers, financial advisors and clients.
• Lead team in new business-related efforts and acquisitions.
• Implement estate plans and collaborate with investment and risk partners to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Oversee budget and personnel management for the region, including financial reporting and success metrics.
• Determine appropriate strategy and actions of regional team members to meet risk management deliverables.
• Collaborate with Trust Services leadership, risk partners and other regional leaders to ensure consistent execution and quality of service across the organization.
• Collaborate with and influence all levels of professionals, including managers, advisors and firm leadership.
• Interact directly with clients, as needed, in support of Trust Services and the broader WIM business.
• Develop and guide a culture of talent development to meet business objectives and strategy.

Required Qualifications:

• 6+ years of Fiduciary Products experience or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• 3+ years of Management experience

Desired Qualifications:

• A BS/BA degree or higher

• A Juris Doctor (JD) degree

• CTFA or similar industry designation

• 6+ years of trusts and estates and/or corporate fiduciary experience

• Knowledge and understanding of trust, trust administration, fiduciary law, and federal regulations/operations

• Leadership experience with ability to effectively manage and engage teams

• Strong communication skills and the ability to operate autonomously in a high-pressure environment

Job Expectations:

• Travel expectation up to 25%

Pay Range
 

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.

$126,400.00 - $287,600.00

Posting End Date:

18 Apr 2025

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Diversity

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in US: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Applicants with Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace.  Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.