Administrative Trust Officer (VP and above) - Oakbrook or Aurora, IL

Who We Are

At Old Second, you're first! For more than 150 years, Old Second has consistently put businesses and individuals throughout the Chicago area first, and we're only getting started.

With great employees we've grown from a single location in the back of a general store to 50 locations and over $6 billion dollars in assets. At Old Second we embrace values that foster an environment of community and growth. Recently, we've been voted a Forbes Best-In-State Bank for Illinois by our customers. Be a part of something big as we continue our growth story together!

Position Overview

The Administrative Trust Officer is responsible for managing all aspects of personal trust and agency accounts. Developing new trust business and cross selling clients to other bank products is also essential. This position is also responsible for reviewing trust documents for legal requirements, including tax obligations. Additionally, this position requires that the incumbent develops strong relationships with clients in administering trust accounts as well as having the ability to help set and achieve client goals and objectives.

This role offers an office at the Aurora, IL or Oakbrook Terrace, IL location.

Essential Job Functions

• Reviews, interprets, and administers a book of personal trust accounts including trust activities such as estates, trusts, guardianships, and agencies.
• Creates estate plans for clients including advice regarding investment options, tax planning, risk management, and trust plan options.
• Cultivates and expands customer relationships including business development with new trust clients, gaining additional business with current clients, and cross selling clients on other bank products and services.
• Leverages COI network to expand business opportunities.
• Ensures all tax liabilities and obligations of accounts are met.
• Interacts with broader Trust team to ensure all compliance obligations are met.

Minimum Requirements - VP level

Bachelor's degree and five or more years' experience working as a Trust Administrator; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Competencies

• Influential with strong advisory skills
• Expertise with Trust planning, estate settlements and guardianship relationships
• Applicable knowledge of estate and tax planning strategies
• Client focused; listens carefully, using prudence in decision making and advises toward client's best interests and objectives
• High level of confidentiality and privacy of client account information.
• Proactive and influential with others; develops strong relationships and fosters growth mindset.
• Attention to quality, detail and accuracy with excellent organization, prioritization and time management skills.
• High degree of professionalism
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred, but not required

• Juris Doctorate strongly preferred
• Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and/or Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisory (CTFA)

Thanks for considering Old Second!