Personal Trust Administrator

Piper Companies is seeking a Personal Trust Administrator for a financial services company. This is a direct hire/permanent position and is hybrid (3 days per week on-site in Wilmington, DE).

Responsibilities:

• Support Personal Trust Officers with daily administrative tasks related to trust account management.
• Gain working knowledge of fiduciary standards and apply them in the handling of trust-related matters.
• Process financial transactions such as bill payments, tax distributions, and account openings or closures.
• Draft correspondence, organize incoming mail, and prepare documentation for trust committee reviews and special asset handling.
• Coordinate with Compliance and New Business teams to ensure proper completion of AML, KYC, and onboarding documentation.

Qualifications:

• Relevant work experience in an administrative role. Exposure to banking and financial statements or trust administration experience preferred.
• Undergraduate degree is required.
• Exceptional verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to work independently and with a team is a must.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all organizational levels.
• Attend to details while maintaining a big picture orientation.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Strong computer skills including MS Office, in particular Excel.
• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting required.

Compensation:

-       Salary: $75,000 - $90,000 depending on experience

-       Comprehensive benefit package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, sick leave as required by law

This job opens for applications on 9/17/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.  

Keywords:

trust administration, trust officer, personal trust, fiduciary, client relationship management, compliance, documentation, financial advisors, investment management, asset allocation, tax reporting, risk mitigation, Delaware trust laws, discretionary distribution, new business development, account setup, annual reviews, portfolio changes, client servicing, trust beneficiaries, banking regulations, CTFA, Bachelor's Degree

#LI-KS1

#LI-HYBRID