Sr. Regional Trust Consultant

Company: Charles Schwab
Location: North Arlington
Posted on: November 8, 2024

Job Description:

Position Type: RegularYour opportunity


The Senior Regional Trust Consultant is responsible for collaborating with both internal and external partners to identify, develop and acquire new business opportunities for Charles Schwab Trust Company of Delaware. This individual will serve as a subject matter expert for directed trusts, relevant Delaware trust statutes, advantages of Schwab's trust services, and all procedural aspects of trust onboarding in order to ensure exceptional client and partner experiences.



Work directly with internal and external partners to identify, develop and acquire inbound trust business


Collaborate with internal partners (e.g. Regional Banking Managers, Senior Bankers, Schwab Advisor Services Relationship Managers, etc.) to drive awareness of the trust offer to Registered Investment Advisors, promoting the personal trust services Schwab provides


Partner and collaborate with teammates, consultants, advisors, attorneys, and clients to deliver superior client service during pre-acceptance trust process


Assist in review of trust agreements, legal documents, asset statements, etc. to assess acceptability of trust provisions and assets, profitability, and potential for risk in serving as trustee


Effectively communicate and provide timely follow-up with partners, advisors, attorneys and clients


Coordinate with attorneys (local and otherwise) to accomplish judicial or non-judicial processes as necessary to ensure that trusts comply with Schwab's requirements and applicable trust law


Comply with state and federal banking regulations and internal policies and procedures regarding asset eligibility, OFAC, AML, and Customer Identification Program
Actively participate in special projects and initiatives in the spirit of innovation, collaboration, and community



What you have


Strong knowledge of trust principles and 8+ years of practical experience working with personal trusts
JD with relevant coursework or CTFA preferred; may consider candidates who aspire to complete CTFA within three years as a condition of continued employment for highly qualified candidates
Prior experience with trusts governed by Delaware law and experience with trusts governed by the law of other top-tier jurisdictions (e.g. Nevada, South Dakota, New Hampshire) preferred
Prior experience working with directed trusts preferred
Consultative business development experience or equivalent client-facing legal experience


Demonstrated ability to develop and nurture internal and external partnerships to provide influence and drive business results


Aptitude for distilling complex legal information into understandable terms to deliver engaging presentations; equally adept at substantive trust conversations with investment advisors, estate planning attorneys or other skilled partners


Highly organized professional with the ability totake ownership, prioritize, manage and execute multiple responsibilities
Collaborative team player; highly motivated self-starter with problem-solving mindset


Availability to travel periodically


What's in it for you

At Schwab, we're committed to empowering our employees' personal and professional success. Our purpose-driven, supportive culture, and focus on your development means you'll get the tools you need to make a positive difference in the finance industry. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.

We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you - both today and in the future:

401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
Paid parental leave and family building benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Health, dental, and vision insurance

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