Director, Trust Services & Business Development

Job Description

The Director will play a key role in the development and management of the Trust Companys client relationships business operations and team leadership. The successful candidate will contribute to the strategic growth of the business ensure the delivery of high-quality fiduciary and trust services and support the management and development of staff. An ideal candidate will have a strong legal background combined with experience in trust fiduciary private client or wealth management services.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Relationship Management & Business Development
• Develop maintain and strengthen relationships with high-net-worth individuals families intermediaries family offices and professional advisers.
• Act as a trusted adviser to clients on trust fiduciary succession governance and wealth structuring matters.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in line with the Companys strategic objectives.
• Represent the Company at client meetings industry events and professional networking opportunities.
• Lead client onboarding processes and oversee the ongoing management of client relationships.
• Leadership & Team Management
• Support mentor and develop members of the trust administration and support teams.
• Foster a collaborative client-focused and high-performance culture.
• Assist in resource planning recruitment training and performance management.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight on complex client matters.

• Operational & Business Management
• Support the day-to-day management and overall operation of the Trust Company.
• Contribute to the implementation of business strategy operational improvements and growth initiatives.
• Participate in management meetings and contribute to decision-making processes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory risk management AML/KYC and corporate governance requirements.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of policies procedures and internal controls.

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified lawyer legal professional or accountant preferred.
• Significant experience within a trust company fiduciary services provider private client practice family office or wealth management environment.
• Strong knowledge of trust fiduciary corporate and private client structures.
• Proven track record in client relationship management and business development.
• Excellent leadership communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to contribute to business growth.
• Fluent English required; French strongly preferred. Additional languages are an advantage.

Personal Attributes

• Client-focused with excellent relationship-building skills.
• Commercially minded and entrepreneurial.
• Strong judgment integrity and professionalism.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex matters.
• Collaborative leader with a hands-on approach.

Required Experience:

Director

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1