Specialized Fiduciary Administrator II (SFA II), Estate Settlement Services

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Job Description: At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits. We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve. Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs. At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us! Specialized Fiduciary Administrator II (SFA II), Estate Settlement Services - Provides administrative support to Specialized Fiduciary Officers. Team Leaders, Group Manager and National Executive. Works independently, but closely with Officers and Team Leaders to ensure accurate and efficient delivery of services. Coordinates information and activities with external business partners (Attorneys, CPAs, Fiduciary Accountants, third party vendors, etc.) and with internal support partners (FAs, Sales, Tax, Compliance, SAM, ART, Operations, Technology Groups and Trust Administration, etc.) as needed. May be accountable for managing the smaller, less complex situations that require a lesser degree of technical expertise and knowledge Responsible for routine administrative duties, such as performing account maintenance, processing transactions, file retrieval, optical imaging, filing, copying, ordering supplies, making and answering telephone calls, writing routine letters/e-mails and other tasks as required to administer accounts and serve client needs. May be asked to participate in projects, prepare reports and conduct research. May act as a point of contact for clients and internal/external partners and as a backup for the Officers. The SFA II is supervised and supported by a Specialized Fiduciary Officer. Job Responsibilities : The Specialized Fiduciary Administrator provides administrative support to Settlement Officers, Managers, and the National Trust Settlement Director. The Specialized Fiduciary Administrator works independently, but closely with Trust Settlement Officers and Managers to ensure accurate and efficient delivery of services to clients. Coordinates information and activities with internal partners; Administrative Resource Team (ART), Compliance, Fiduciary Tax Services, Specialty Asset Management (SAM), Trust Operations, Fiduciary Tax Services (Tax), etc. May act as point of contact to clients and external partners as a backup for Settlement Officers, including but not limited to trust beneficiaries. Responsible for routine administrative duties such as account maintenance, money movement, optical imaging, client verification, file retrieval, preparing, mailing, and tracking settlement packets, responding to verbal and written inquiries, etc. May be asked to participate in projects and conduct research on a variety of topics including but not limited to previously closed accounts. Qualifications : BS/BA degree or equivalent experience Paralegal experience/training preferred Prior trust, estate or tax experience preferred Strong communication and organizational skills Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where multi-tasking and prioritization is a necessity Works well as an individual contributor and member of a team Proficient use of Microsoft Office Ability to learn and apply new technology and systems Skills : Attention to Detail Business Continuity Management Problem Solving Process Simplification Risk Management Account Management Active Listening Administrative Services Client Management Referral Identification Minimum Education Requirement: High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent For internal employees: participation in a work from home posture does not make you eligible to post. Shift: 1st shift (United States of America) Hours Per Week: 40 Pay Transparency details US - CT - West Hartford - 29 S MAIN ST (CT2110) Pay and benefits information Pay range $27.30 - $37.69 hourly pay, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set. Discretionary incentive eligible This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company. Benefits This role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.