Trust Officer

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the full lifecycle of trust accounts under administration, from onboarding through termination.
• Perform client onboarding reviews (KYC), including identity/document verification, adverse media and sanctions screening, and risk-based assessments.
• Serve as a key contributor in the account acceptance process, ensuring all new clients meet internal and regulatory standards prior to opening.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Legal, and Risk teams to ensure adherence to AML, BSA, and trust company policies during onboarding and account maintenance.
• Maintain strong client relationships by providing responsive service, answering questions, and proactively addressing client needs throughout the customer journey.
• Participate in trust distributions, review of trust documents, and implementation of account-specific instructions (discretionary and directed).
• Perform annual and periodic trust account reviews to ensure compliance, documentation accuracy, and service consistency.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable laws, trust regulations, and BitGo products and services.
• Escalate unusual account activity, complex asset types, or document deficiencies to internal stakeholders for review and resolution.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree. An advanced degree or certification preferred.
• 4+ years of client-facing experience, with 1+ years in trust administration, wealth management, or financial services.
• Experience conducting KYC reviews and onboarding high-net-worth or institutional clients.
• Working knowledge of regulatory frameworks (BSA/AML, CIP, FATF guidance) and trust acceptance principles.
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills, including ability to explain complex trust/account concepts to clients.
• Strong attention to detail and proficiency with spreadsheets, document review tools, and onboarding platforms (e.g., Persona).
• Proven ability to manage multiple client relationships with urgency, care, and accountability.
• Comfort working in a digital-first, fast-paced environment with evolving regulatory expectations.