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AVP, Trust Operations

NPAworldwide
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/12/2026
Job Description

VP, Trust OperationsWealth Management / RIA FirmIn-office role: Houston, TXCompensation: $70K to $87K DOE plus bonus plus long term incentives

Our client is a large, privately owned trust company with long roots in Texas and a history of sound fiduciary asset management for high-net-worth individuals and multi-generational families.

The company seeks an Assistant Vice President to join its 11-person Trust Operations and Middle Office team. The AVP is a key member of the team and assists with daily cash processing and settlement. Trust Operations is responsible for updating and approving changes to the companys trust accounting system, Global WealthES (GWES), based on authorized requests from the Trust Administration and Investments teams. Candidates should have a background in accounting, balancing, and reconciliation.

Primary Responsibilities Of The AVP, Trust Operations

Utilize the GWES trust accounting system to deliver quality services to clients

Process cash transactions in the system

Open and fund new accounts

Close terminating accounts

Print and mail checks daily

Prepare daily net settlement reports of receipts and disbursements and submit settlement accordingly

Set up new clients for online access to the client portal

Scan daily batch work for the Trust Operations team

Monitor and disburse incoming faxes

Assist in maintaining trust operations policies and procedures

Prepare vault files for assets held in the company vault

Reconcile vault inventory with system holdings data

Assist with special projects as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications of the AVP, Trust Operations

Bachelor's Degree in finance or accounting and/or equivalent experience in a related field

1 to 5 years of trust operations experience

Willingness to acquire working knowledge of the GWES trust accounting system and other technology platforms; experience working with GWES is a big plus

Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

Highly professional with a strong orientation toward client service

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to implement creative solutions to unique or challenging problems ; "Outside the Box" Thinker

Team player with a positive attitude

Strong independent judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities

Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize

Self-starter with strong initiative

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

What Our Client Offers

Competitive compensation with discretionary annual bonus based on performance

Long-term incentive program including employee tracking stock grants that vest over five years and provide dividend participation during the vesting period

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, with the company covering a significant portion of employee coverage

401(k) plan with company contribution based on total cash compensation after one year of service

Generous vacation policy based on title and tenure, beginning at approximately three weeks for an AVP, plus sick leave

Long-term disability and life insurance coverage with company contributions

Free parking at the office location and access to the building fitness center with optional training amazing sessions during the work week

And last but certainty not least...Opportunity to work within an amazing team and join a highly respected organization known for its long-tenured team, collaborative culture, and commitment to professional development

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