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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...Senior Lead Fiduciary Specialist,
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In this role, you will:
- Oversee a team of fiduciary professionals responsible for the administration of trust and other fiduciary accounts.
- Administer a book of fiduciary relationships, including analyzing trust and estate documents, implementing client estate plans, and ensuring client accounts are managed in accordance with sound fiduciary principles and applicable law.
- Engage clients, advisors and internal partners to deliver a high-touch client experience within a strong risk management framework.
- Build and maintain a strong knowledge of internal policies and procedures including, but not limited to, distributions, account maintenance, account opening and closing, KYC requirements, annual account reviews, and management of overdrafts.
- Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvement and control development.
- Serve as a subject-matter expert on fiduciary administration, including the interpretation of governing instruments, adherence to fiduciary principles and applicable laws, and the application of prudent investing standards.
- Serve as an escalation point for team members regarding client-related matters, including the resolution of client complaints and the approval of discretionary distributions.
- Act as a thought leader and culture carrier for the firm to influence outcomes and build an inclusive, collaborative and client-focused environment for our fiduciary professionals.
- Lead team to achieve business objectives and drive execution.
- Participate actively in Wells Fargo Trust's training and mentorship programs.
- Participate in marketing and development initiatives, including building connectivity with centers of influence.
Locations:
5301 Southwest Pkwy Ste 300
AUSTIN, TX 78735
8115 Preston Rd
DALLAS, TX 75225
Required Qualifications:
- 7+ years of Fiduciary Products experience or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Desired Qualifications:
- J.D. and/or CTFA preferred
- Ability to work effectively within a team and build strong working relationships across business channels and at all levels of management.
- Demonstrate a high level of organizational skills, including time and priority management.
- Collaborate effectively with relationship team members, client’s advisors and other colleagues.
- Solutions-oriented and able to operate within a diverse, fast-paced environment.
- Strong conflict resolution skills.
- Strong leadership, communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain difficult financial, tax and legal concepts to internal partners and clients.
Job Expectations:
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Specific compliance policies may apply regarding outside activities and/or personal investing; affected employees will be expected to provide information to the Wells Fargo Personal Account Dealing Team and abide by applicable policy requirements if hired. Information will be shared about expectations during the recruitment process.
Posting End Date:
3 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.
Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.
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.
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What We Do
Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a diversified, community-based financial services company with approximately $1.9 trillion in assets. Wells Fargo’s vision is to satisfy our customers’ financial needs and help them succeed financially. Founded in 1852 and headquartered in San Francisco, Wells Fargo provides banking, investment and mortgage products and services, as well as consumer and commercial finance, through more than 7,300 locations, 12,000 ATMs, the internet (wellsfargo.com) and mobile banking, and has offices in over 40 countries and territories to support customers who conduct business in the global economy. With approximately 250,000 team members, Wells Fargo serves one in three households in the United States. Wells Fargo & Company was ranked No. 41 on Fortune’s 2022 rankings of America’s largest corporations. News, insights and perspectives from Wells Fargo are also available at Wells Fargo Stories.
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