Senior Lead Fiduciary Specialist
Wells Fargo
About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a...
In this role, you will:
- Lead a team of fiduciary professionals responsible for the administration of trust and other fiduciary accounts
- Lead the strategy and resolution to administer a book of highly complex fiduciary relationships, including analyzing trust and estate documents, implementing client estate plans, and ensuring client accounts are managed in accordance with sound fiduciary principles and applicable laws
- Engage clients, advisors, and internal partners to deliver a high-touch client experience within a strong risk management framework
- Maintain a strong knowledge of internal policies and procedures including, but not limited to, distributions, account maintenance, account opening and closing, Know Your Client (KYC) requirements, annual account reviews, and management of overdrafts
- Proactively identify and recommend opportunities for process improvement and control development
- Provide enterprise-level fiduciary expertise and strategic leadership, oversee the interpretation of highly complex governing instruments, and ensure firm-wide adherence to fiduciary principles and prudent investing standards
- Serve as an escalation point for team members regarding client-related matters, including the resolution of client complaints and the approval of discretionary distributions
- Act as an advisor and lead team to achieve business objectives and drive execution; participate actively in Wells Fargo Trust's training and mentorship programs
- Participate in marketing and development initiatives, including building connectivity with centers of influence
- Provide vision, direction, and expertise to senior leadership on implementing innovative and significant business solutions
Required Qualifications:
- 7+ years of Fiduciary Products experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience and education
Required Qualifications for Europe, Middle East & Africa only:
- Experience in Fiduciary Products, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, education
Desired Qualifications:
Job Expectations:
Posting End Date:
12 Apr 2026*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
We Value Equal Opportunity
Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.
Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.
Applicants with Disabilities
To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.
Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:
a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.
b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.