Senior Personal Trust Assistant

At Associated Bank we strive to create an inclusive culture where different perspectives are valued and recognized as strengths critical to our success. If you thrive in an environment where your growth and development are encouraged and supported, then Associated Bank may be the right place for you.

Associated Bank requires you to directly represent yourself and your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process. Associated Bank conducts a thorough background check on all new hires.

Join Associated Bank as a Personal Trust Associate, where you'll support Relationship Managers and help deliver exceptional service to Personal Trust and agency clients. In this role, you will coordinate daily trust account administration, solve complex client issues, and ensure accounts are managed accurately and compliantly. This position offers opportunities to expand your trust and fiduciary expertise while building strong client and partner relationships.

• Coordinate daily administration activities for personal trust and agency accounts, ensuring timely and accurate execution of client requests.
• Support Relationship Managers with client service, financial planning materials, presentations, reporting, and business development efforts.
• Manage account maintenance activities, including account openings and closings, cash processing, distributions, and documentation updates.
• Partner with clients and internal teams to resolve operational issues and deliver an exceptional customer experience.
• Review trust documents and account information to support compliance with fiduciary standards, legal requirements, and trust provisions.
• Monitor account activity and records to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to risk and regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborate with internal partners across legal, credit, customer care, and other areas to address complex transactions and service needs.
• Assist with process improvements, special projects, and administration of a small portfolio of trust relationships under guidance.

Required

• Associate's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Paralegal Studies, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4+ years of banking, office administration, or paralegal experience.
• Less than 2 years of trust and investment experience.
• Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.

• Certified Trust and Financial Advisor (CTFA) designation.
• Experience working with trust administration, fiduciary services, or wealth management clients.
• Knowledge of trust regulations, fiduciary standards, and trust account administration.

We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified parties, including but not limited to people returning to the workforce, people with disabilities, those without a college degree, and veterans or those with military experience.

• Retirement savings including both 401(k) and Pension plans.
• Paid time off to volunteer in your community.
• Opportunities to connect with others through our diversity-focused Colleague Resource Groups.
• Competitive salaries with professional development and advancement opportunities.
• Bonus benefits including well-being programs and incentives, parental leave, an employee stock purchase plan, military benefits and much more.
• Personal banking, loan, investment and insurance benefits.

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Associated Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We support a work environment where colleagues are respected and given the opportunity to perform to their fullest potential. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors.

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