Trustees and Estates Manager

Job Overview

Job Description

Requirements
Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or any relevant course. A degree in Law will be an added advantage.
Minimum of 6 - 10 years of experience in trust law, estate planning, or related areas.
Strong knowledge of trust structures, estate planning, regulatory compliance, and fiduciary duties.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to
convey complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders,
Experience with relevant software or systems for trust administration is an advantage.
Job Description
In fulfilling his or her operational responsibilities, the successful Candidate will:
Oversee the legal and regulatory compliance of trust structures, ensuring adherence to applicable laws and regulations.
Advise trustees on fiduciary duties, risk management, and liability mitigation in managing trust assets.
Provide legal counsel on trust formation, administration, and dissolution, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
Collaborate with financial and tax advisors to integrate legal strategies within trust administration and estate planning.
Act as a liaison between trust, its beneficiaries, and other stakeholders, providing clear explanations of trustee obligations and trust structure.
Represent trustees and beneficiaries in legal proceedings as required, including court appearances, dispute resolution, and mediation.
Facilitate regular updates and reporting to stakeholders, including annual reviews, audits, and beneficiary updates.
Stay current with legislative and regulatory changes affecting trust law, estate planning, and fiduciary responsibilities.
Proactively propose process improvements and best practices in trust administration to enhance compliance and operational efficiency.
Provide traning to internal reams and trustees on trust law, fiduciary duties, and
regulatory compliance.
Qualified candidates with requisite experience should send their applications and Curriculum Vitae/Resumes to
with the job title as the subject of the email.