Senior Trust Officer

Company: Bank of America
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description: At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. Being a Great Place to Work is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. This includes our commitment to being an inclusive workplace, attracting and developing exceptional talent, supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness, recognizing and rewarding performance, and how we make an impact in the communities we serve. Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role-specific considerations. At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us! Job Description: This job is responsible for managing a book of fiduciary and investment management accounts for high-net-worth clients and beneficiaries involving multi-generational families. Key responsibilities include overseeing the administration and business development of complex investment management and trust accounts and working with team members to assure trust product awareness and education of clients, associates, and Centers of Influence. Job expectations include working with teams to drive business development and retention, assisting clients with wealth planning needs, and managing risk. At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world. We’re devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi-faceted approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organization. Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference. Join us! This job is responsible for managing a book of fiduciary and investment management accounts for high-net-worth clients and beneficiaries involving multi-generational families. Key responsibilities include overseeing the administration and business development of complex investment management and trust accounts and working with team members to assure trust product awareness and education of clients, associates, and Centers of Influence. Job expectations include working with teams to drive business development and retention, assisting clients with wealth planning needs, and managing risk. This job is responsible for managing a book of fiduciary and investment management accounts for high-net-worth clients and beneficiaries involving multi-generational families. Key responsibilities include overseeing the administration and business development of complex investment management and trust accounts and working with team members to assure trust product awareness and education of clients, associates, and Centers of Influence. Job expectations include working with teams to drive business development and retention, assisting clients with wealth planning needs, and managing risk. Responsibilities: Provides fiduciary administration support including the review of trust instruments, participating in matters where the trustee is exercising discretion, managing risk, and conducting periodic trust reviews Supports investment management accounts including the coordination of opening and closing accounts, money movement, and account maintenance Engages with clients and prospects to build and transfer wealth tailored to their unique goals, while delivering a high-quality experience Ensures compliance with regulatory and legal requirements related to client accounts and portfolios Identifies and develops new business opportunities by pursuing new or expanded relationships with existing clients and prospects Required Qualifications: Minimum of five years of trust administration and estate planning experience Technical expertise in the areas of trust administration, fiduciary law, and estate and wealth transfer planning Knowledge of and adherence to compliance with policies, procedures, regulatory, and legal requirements related to client accounts and portfolios Ability to identify and develop new business opportunities by pursuing new or expanded relationships with existing clients and prospects Demonstrates initiative and a proactive approach to problem solving Creative though prudent approach to providing solutions within the bank’s risk/reward profile Proven ability to confidently close sales and meet or exceed revenue targets Has good people/partner communication skills and is a team player Displays a high level of savvy and sophistication regarding high-net-worth clients’ concerns / issues Ability to communicate and connect with high-net-worth clients Desired Qualifications: Fiduciary professional with CTFA, CFP, AEP, JD, and/or CPA Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent business experience in High-Net-Worth Trust environment Skills: Risk Management Business Development Client Management Wealth Planning Customer and Client Focus Client Experience Branding Client Solutions Advisory Process Management Decision Making Presentation Skills Prospecting Financial Analysis Attention to Detail Critical Thinking Planning Minimum Education Requirement: High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent Shift: 1st shift (United States of America) Hours Per Week: 40 Pay Transparency details US - IL - Chicago - 110 N Wacker Dr - Bank Of America Tower Chicago (IL4110) Pay and benefits information Pay range $98,100.00 - $210,000.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set. Discretionary incentive eligible This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company. Benefits This role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.

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