Accounting & Finance | Senior Trust Officer, Estate & Trust Services, Wealth Management - FT

As the Senior Trust Officer, you will be responsible for the ongoing account management and administration of Estates, Trusts and Powers of Attorney. This involves partnering with a specialized team of professionals within Wealth Management dedicated to working with Estates, Trusts and Powers of Attorney. Primary accountability for the timely, accurate, and professional administration of large and complex estate, trust and power of attorney accounts. You will identify and mitigate account risks while adhering to all CIBC Trust Policies & Procedures, including cash management, fee collection, account opening, etc.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. You’ll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you’ll spend 1-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.

How You’ll Succeed

• Collaboration – Develop and maintain a strong partnership with the clients/beneficiaries in order to provide excellent client service. Effective and open communication is critical to ensure parties are informed of key activities, milestones and deliverables. Partner effectively with internal experts from the Investment Management  and Tax Department, to provide oversight and guidance on client investment and tax issues. Engages external professionals as required. Supervises account investments to ensure consistency with account objectives, constating documents and legislation.
• Trust & Estate Acumen - Ensure the onboarding and account management aligns with the unique needs of clients and the characteristics of Estates and Trust. Establish effective tracking, monitoring and compliance with the governing document and responsible for the resolution of all operational, technical and discretionary issues encountered in the management of the accounts. Assist in developing standards in administration and vetting new and/or changes to policies and procedures.  Optimizes account administration by identifying and implementing process improvements.
• People Management - Set appropriate context when assigning work to ensure that individuals’ roles support the achievement of the business unit’s priorities and CIBC’s overall goals. Create a positive work environment and be an effective role model by championing CIBC’s mission, vision and values. Ensure compliance with policies, standards, guidelines and controls by applying the policies and controls fairly and consistently so employees understand what to expect.

Who You Are

• You can demonstrate 8-10 years of experience in the Estate & Trust Industry. A detailed knowledge of accounting and investing sufficient to administer a range of complex Trust Accounts is necessary.
• You’re a certified professional. It is an asset if you have obtained the Member Trust Institute (MTI) and/or Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) designation(s).
• Your influence makes an impact. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by making yourself heard.
• You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems, and making sense of information. You're confident in your ability to communicate detailed information in an impactful way.
• You're driven to succeed. You are motivated by accomplishing your goals and delivering your best to make an impact.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork and accountability.

What CIBC offers

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a health benefits program, defined benefit pension plan, an employee share purchase plan and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.
• Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.
• We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.

This job position requires the potential successful candidate to be based out of the British Columbia or Alberta region.

What CIBC Offers

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, defined benefit pension plan*, an employee share purchase plan, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.

• Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.

• We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.

*Subject to plan and program terms and conditions