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Trust Officer I

Canandaigua National Bank

Location: Pittsford, NY (4 days in office/1 day work from home)

What does a Trust Officer do?

A Trust Officer at Canandaigua National Bank provides complete trust services to include estates, personal trusts, guardianships, corporate trusts, Supplemental Needs Trusts, and any other appropriate fiduciary capacity. The Trust Officer assumes responsibility for the administration and discharge of the bank’s legal/fiduciary responsibility for all assigned estate and trust accounts. This position would be responsible for retaining business along with obtaining new business opportunities, while achieving goals developed for the function as part of the CNB Wealth's annual operating plan.

What is needed to be successful in this role?

• A B.A. or B.S. degree in a field related to banking normally required.
• Juris Doctor (JD) or master’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of five (5) years' experience administering fiduciary accounts normally required.
• Related legal/business experience in the financial services industry, including trust and estate planning experience preferred.

• CTFA (Certified Trust and Financial Advisor) certification preferred.

What does a successful first year in this position look like?

• Provides bank customers with complete trust services to include estates, personal trust, guardianships, corporate trusts, and any other appropriate fiduciary capacity.
• Assumes responsibility for the administration and discharge of the bank’s legal/fiduciary responsibility for all assigned estate and trust accounts by performing the following duties:
  • Makes a complete analysis of requirements of the assigned accounts; studies nominating instrument, determines cash requirements, and anticipates tax consequences.
  • Reviews wills and trust agreements in setting up accounts to determine fiduciary responsibilities.

• Arranges meetings with clients or other interested parties as necessary.
• Directs the collection, appraisal, safekeeping, disposition and accounting for all tangible personal property, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the fiduciary agreement, under which the bank is appointed and the policies and procedures of the CNB Wealth.
• Confers with clients, heirs, attorneys, and other interested parties as necessary over the life of the account to explain the bank’s role; resolves problems, establishes the needs and interests of each, and provides assistance.
• Coordinates with the Wealth Advisor to monitor the cash and investments of each account with consideration of the objectives of the accounts, the needs of beneficiaries, and cash requirements for taxes and distributions.
• Maintains an active awareness of changes in legal requirements which may affect trust and estate accounts, in connection with the SCPA and EPTL.
• Prepares and maintains documentation, status records and reports on trusts, estates, business development, and financial planning activities; prepares various reports, statements, and forms including tax, regulatory, and other governmental forms as required.
• Actively engages in customer activity to meet the required annual CNB Wealth goals as established as part of the CNB Wealth’s operating plan. (To include but not limited to New Business Development, Revenue Growth, Asset Retention, Compliance Reporting and Line of Business referrals).
• Performs tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but which may be altered or re-designed depending upon individual circumstances.

What makes working at Canandaigua National Bank different?

At Canandaigua National Bank, our strong corporate culture is based upon seven Core Values: Honesty and Integrity, Responsibility, Teamwork, Respect, Innovation, Professionalism, and Commitment. Our culture nurtures passionate employees and offers great rewards including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA options for both part-time and full-time employees. Medical coverage is also offered for domestic partners.
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Retirement benefits that include a 401(k), Profit Sharing, and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Training & Development Opportunities.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Volunteer Opportunities.
• Award Winning Wellness program that promotes a solid work/life balance.
• Banking perks and discount programs.

Our goal is to ensure that our bank, employees, and our community thrive and grow, now and for the next 125 years. We're in it for the long haul. What truly sets us apart from other financial institutions is the quality and commitment of our employees. We've assembled a diverse team of people who share a primary focus: to provide exceptional service for our customers.

As an organization, we are committed to hiring, training, developing, promoting, and celebrating employees from historically disadvantaged groups. At Canandaigua National Bank, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, religion, disability, sexual orientation, education, and culture.

As the only local, full-service, community-owned financial institution in the Rochester area, Canandaigua National Bank is special. With Can in your name, anything is possible. Join us today!

Canandaigua National Corporation and its subsidiaries encourage diversity in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran.

Compensation range- $82,500 - $102,000
The actual salary offered within the range is dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, qualifications, skills, level offered, and performance expectations.