Trust Manager - International Fiduciary Services

About the role

An international fiduciary organisation is looking for a Trust Manager to manage a portfolio of international trusts and legal entities. The role acts as a trusted adviser to high-net-worth clients on fiduciary, succession and wealth preservation matters.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and administer a portfolio of trusts, companies and other legal entities across multiple jurisdictions.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, ensuring a high level of service and effective management of their fiduciary structures.
• Oversee international trust and fiduciary structures, succession planning arrangements and wealth preservation structures, keeping them aligned with clients' objectives, family circumstances and long-term succession plans.
• Coordinate with legal, tax, investment and other external advisers to deliver comprehensive solutions.
• Monitor the administration and ongoing compliance of client structures across jurisdictions, and review trust accounts, financial statements and other reports for accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of fiduciary, regulatory and international tax developments.
• Develop existing client relationships and contribute to business development, building long-term ties with HNW and UHNW clients, their families and professional advisers.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, AML/KYC, data protection and internal requirements, and uphold strict confidentiality and discretion.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of fiduciary processes and client service standards.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or relevant professional qualification in law, accounting, finance or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in trust administration or fiduciary services, including managing complex international structures.
• Previous experience with HNW/UHNW clients and their professional advisers.
• Fluent English is essential; additional languages are an advantage.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of trust administration, fiduciary structures, succession planning and international private client matters.
• Good understanding of international tax and regulatory considerations for trusts and fiduciary structures.
• Strong client relationship management and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and analytical skills, attention to detail, and good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Discretion, reliability and professionalism, with the ability to work independently within an international team.