Demo

Trust Officer

gpac
Watertown, SD Full Time
POSTED ON 10/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/27/2026
A Trust Officer is a banking professional who services trusts and investments. This is a relationship-based role, where customers can span generations. This role can service private and corporate trust accounts.

Trust Officer Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • JD and/or Masters degree
  • 5-7 years of relevant trust administration experience
  • Strong teammate who enjoys collaboration with internal partners
  • CTFA, CFP, CFA, CES, or equivalent
  • Trust investment knowledge and/or experience with brokerage and/or delivery of trust services through alternative channels

Trust Officer Responsibilities

  • Responsible for trust account servicing, including ongoing account reviews, discretionary distribution reviews, relationship building with advisors, clients, and attorneys, assisting in researching legal issues, knowledge of state and federal statutes governing trust administration, and assisting in interpreting and executing actions as advised by governing documents including Wills, Trusts, Codicils, Amendments, FLP, Contracts, etc.
  • Actively participate in Trust Administrative Sub-Committee meetings
  • Perform administrative account reviews annually
  • Accountable for servicing and retention of existing accounts
  • Supervise and monitor new account establishment and funding
  • Work with advisors, internal trust team, attorneys, accountants, and family members to ensure timely and accurate estate settlement including review documents to assist in figuring out dispositive provisions, review/approve payment of final expenses, a coordinate gathering of material/documents for the final income tax return and estate tax return, assist in settling other asset flow into trust/estate, ensure proper distributions made to beneficiaries, ongoing communication with beneficiaries and advisors, etc.
  • Coordinate preparation of trust tax returns and agency letters with an accountant, address coding and other issues impacting preparation of returns, assist in the development of new policies and procedures to address improvements and changes, review tax returns for accounts administered, assist other team members to help ensure timely preparation and review of all returns is completed.
  • Lead and/or participate in projects as a subject matter authority (e.g., IRA development, coordination with Financial Planning, system conversions, team process improvements, etc.)
  • This opportunity includes an excellent compensation and benefits package. This bank prides itself on retaining employees and has one of the best tenure backgrounds in the area.

Requirements

  • Microsoft Excel skills required

Keep working and looking good while I help you make the right, discreet connections-

Vanessa.Wergin@gogpac.com

I am a recruiter and I love what I do...

I am driven to...

CONNECT.

I focus on a...

100% MATCH of company and talent...

call me CONFIDENTLY today...to start your best step ever...

(or to find that perfect new team member for hire)

605-809-8558

EXECUTIVE BANKING PLACEMENT EXPERT VANESSA WERGIN at direct line: 605-809-8558 TODAY!! <

I place these people: Loan Officer, Commercial Credit , CRE, C&I, Commercial & Industrial loans, BDO, Business Development Officer, Portfolio Manager, Relationship Manager, CLO, Commercial Loan Officer, Ag Loan Officer , Market President , Credit analysis, Credit analist, Underwriiting, Loan Officer , Senior Loan Officer, Business Banker, Loans Lender lending. @gpac #gpac #kansasbanking , #southDakotabanking bankers , mlo , Commercial Real Estate, Calling Officer , Chief Risk Officer , Chief Loan Officer , Chief Credit Officer , CLO, CFO , CCO, CEO , CIO, chief , finance, Trust Officer, Trust , Wealth Officer, Trust Administator , Trust , Financial advisor banking, bank, credit union, CU, President , Chief experience Officer, Chief Wealth Officer, Chief Operations Officer , bank cards, debit cards, merchant services, crop insurance sales. Recent experience required. I am a headhunter, not a miracle worker. I know Who is though.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

Salary : $55,000 - $120,000

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Trust Officer?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Trust Officer career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$82,891 - $124,402
Income Estimation: 
$117,591 - $158,148
Income Estimation: 
$60,549 - $79,995
Income Estimation: 
$82,891 - $124,402
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at gpac

  • gpac Sioux, SD
  • gpac offers an excellent work-life balance in a fast-paced work environment. There is tremendous earning potential with no cap. As a part of our team, you ... more
  • Just Posted

  • gpac Sioux, SD
  • Summary This position is responsible for all human resources functions for the company, safety and other administrative duties. Essential Duties & Responsi... more
  • Just Posted

  • gpac Providence, RI
  • Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer Company: Family-Owned Funeral Firm Location: Multiple Locations (Growing Team!) Position Type: Full-Time, Flexible Sch... more
  • Just Posted

  • gpac Billings, MT
  • Location: Montana Compensation: $85,000-$120,000 DOE Bonus: 12% STI Experience Level: Entry-Level through Senior POWER YOUR CAREER FORWARD Are you an Elect... more
  • Just Posted


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Trust Officer jobs in the Watertown, SD area that may be a better fit.

  • Amicus Trust Company, LLC Sioux, SD
  • Job Title: Trust Officer Location: Greater Sioux Falls / Hybrid Employment Type: Full-Time Industry: Financial Services / Trust Administration Compensation... more
  • 1 Month Ago

  • Clermont Trust USA, LLC Sioux, SD
  • Full-time | On-site Position: Steel District Office Tower 150 E. 4th Place, Suite 701 Sioux Falls, SD 57104 Exciting Trust Officer Opportunity Clermont Tru... more
  • 6 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!