The posting
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Trust Manager to oversee the administration and management of a portfolio of trusts, fiduciary arrangements and corporate structures for local and international clients.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the effective administration of trust structures, maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring compliance with applicable statutory, regulatory and internal governance requirements.
The role requires strong technical knowledge of trust and fiduciary administration, excellent client servicing capabilities and the ability to supervise junior trust professionals while supporting the company's operational and business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
1. Trust & Fiduciary Administration
- Manage and administer a portfolio of trusts, fiduciary arrangements and underlying corporate structures.
- Oversee the establishment, ongoing administration, restructuring and termination of trusts and related entities.
- Review trust deeds, legal documentation, trustee resolutions and other fiduciary documents.
- Ensure proper execution of trustee duties in accordance with trust deeds, applicable laws and internal policies.
- Coordinate trust distributions, asset transfers, investment-related instructions and other administrative activities.
2. Client Relationship Management
- Act as the primary point of contact for high-net-worth (HNW) and international clients, beneficiaries, settlors and professional intermediaries.
- Provide ongoing support on trust administration, estate planning structures and fiduciary matters.
- Liaise with external legal advisers, tax consultants, private bankers and other professional service providers.
- Support the onboarding of new clients and establishment of trust and corporate structures.
- Maintain strong client relationships through responsive service and timely resolution of enquiries.
3. Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure trusts and underlying corporate entities comply with applicable Singapore statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee client onboarding, Know Your Customer (KYC), Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Anti-Money Laundering/Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) requirements.
- Conduct periodic client reviews, risk assessments and ongoing monitoring in accordance with internal policies.
- Maintain accurate trust records, beneficial ownership information and supporting compliance documentation.
- Identify and escalate potential fiduciary, regulatory and operational risks.
4. Corporate Administration & Financial Oversight
- Oversee corporate secretarial and statutory administration requirements for underlying trust structures.
- Coordinate with internal finance teams and external accountants on trust accounting, financial statements, billing and collections.
- Support corporate restructuring, liquidation, winding-up and termination of trust-related entities.
- Ensure proper maintenance of trust registers, corporate records and internal databases.
- Monitor outstanding administrative matters and ensure timely completion of statutory and client deliverables.
5. Team Supervision & Operational Management
- Review work prepared by junior Trust Officers and Trust Administrators to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Provide guidance, coaching and technical support to junior team members.
- Manage workflow, prioritize client deliverables and ensure service standards are maintained.
- Recommend improvements to trust administration processes, documentation and internal controls.
- Support management with regulatory reviews, audits and other operational projects.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Law, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline.
- Minimum 8-10 years of relevant experience in trust administration, fiduciary services, private wealth, estate planning or corporate services.
- Proven experience managing trust portfolios and administering complex trust and corporate structures.
- Strong understanding of trust administration, fiduciary responsibilities, corporate governance and regulatory compliance.
- Familiarity with Singapore trust legislation, AML/CFT requirements and relevant regulatory frameworks.
- Experience dealing with international clients, high-net-worth individuals, family offices or private banking clients would be advantageous.
- Prior experience reviewing work, mentoring junior staff or supervising trust administration activities.
- Professional qualifications such as STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners), CGI (Chartered Governance Institute) or equivalent would be an advantage.
- Excellent communication, organizational, analytical and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple client portfolios and maintain a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.
Preferred Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is an experienced Trust Officer, Senior Trust Officer, Assistant Trust Manager or Trust Manager from a trust company, fiduciary services provider, private bank, family office or corporate services firm.
The candidate should possess hands-on trust administration experience, strong regulatory awareness and the ability to independently manage client portfolios while providing guidance to junior team members.
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resumes along with a cover letter outlining their relevant experience and achievements to [email protected] or click apply now!
**We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates would be notified**
Talentvis Singapore Pte Ltd | EA License No: 04C3537
EA Personnel Name: Reggie Tiongson | EA Personnel No: R1324767
