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Trust Administrator

First Trust Company, LLC
Rapid, SD Full Time
POSTED ON 11/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/3/2026

Opportunity:

*** Location in either Rapid City, SD or Bozeman, MT

The ideal candidate will excel at client service, be a team player and problem-solver, and manage workflow prioritization independently. This person will be comfortable working with a high degree of attention to detail in a fast-paced environment, be flexible and accommodating in work approach based on priorities and possess strong analytical and organizational skills.

 

Summary:

Assist trust officers with trust administration, client requests, problem-solving, risk management, correspondence, record keeping, tax coordination and payment processing, and various corporate administrative tasks.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include:

  • Prepare and assist trust officers with annual administrative and investment account reviews.
  • Complete new account onboarding and account closing duties.
  • Review and process trust administration tasks as needed and assigned; handle transactions (including all money movement) with excellent attention to detail.
  • Complete, follow up and track outstanding trust administration and investment management deliverables.
  • Prepare and send written correspondence.
  • Respond to client requests in a timely manner as needed.
  • Assist and/or relay critical client issues to trust officer(s) promptly.
  • Manage special projects as needed with minimal oversight.
  • Assist with fiduciary tax processing.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Be a resource to other staff.

 

Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or finance; CPA preferred
  • 2-4 years hands-on experience in trust administration or comparable combination of education and experience.
  • Strong analytical skills and numbers aptitude combined with a high degree of attention to detail.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to liaise effectively with clients and other trusted advisors.
  • Enjoy working with people and being in a client-facing role.
  • Ability to identify and resolve complex issues with minimal guidance.
  • Strong prioritization skills; ability to manage multiple tasks/projects concurrently and complete tasks fully.
  • Ability to review trust agreement documents and ensure compliance.
  • Familiarity with BSA/AML issues and reporting requirements.
  • Strong and effective interpersonal skills; ability to work well as part of a team.

 

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Holiday paid time off

 

Benefits found in job post

401(k), Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Disability insurance

 

Requirements added by the job poster

• Bachelor's Degree

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