Job Description

Vice President, Fiduciary I

We9re seeking a future team member for the role of Vice President, Fiduciary I to join our Wealth Management team. This role is located in Pittsburgh, PA.

In this role, you9ll make an impact in the following ways:

• Administers and advises the Wealth Management team on the interpretation of key provisions and duties of BNY as trustee.
• Coordinates the strategic plan for managing and growing existing client relationships, with a focus on risk management.
• Must understand how to interpret governing trust documents particular to each relationship, and work with internal partners and external advisors.
• Will meet with clients, co-trustees and beneficiaries to ensure BNY is adhering to the highest fiduciary standards as trust advisor to multi-generational families.
• Will be expected to assess, identify and escalate/address risk-related issues.
• Orchestrate the varied administrative tasks through the support of the Wealth Management team.
• May assist a more senior Fiduciary Specialist on complex accounts to gain breadth/depth of knowledge.
• In some instances, this role may be focused on Estate settlements.
• Specific knowledge as to the settlement of estates and probates will be required.
• Administer charitable accounts in which specific knowledge will be required pertaining to the policies and procedures of those accounts.
• Full knowledge of policies and procedures are essential to the Specialist role.
• Independently evaluates and pursues new business opportunities and client prospects, focusing on responsible business growth that is compliant, of acceptable risk and profitable.
• Serves in a consultative role to prospects, advising UHNW and HNW parties on the best way to achieve their short- and long- term strategic objectives through the firm9s solutions.
• Pursues clients and centers of influence with complex strategic needs and responsible for generating new revenue by way of increased flows and future fees.
• Frequent and regular/scheduled interaction with clients, including in-person client meetings.
• Serves as clients9 primary point of contact and are responsible for ensuring that all of WM9s resources are provided to clients in the Active Wealth framework.
• Subject matter expert on all fiduciary topics which impacts clients and have in-depth knowledge of WM9s fiduciary practices, policies and procedures.
• Client-focused work includes administration and planning projects as requested by the client, peer Fiduciary Specialists or Active Wealth strategic opportunities.
• Client activity may include the general administration of the processing of discretionary and non-discretionary request approvals, general account maintenance approvals, with regard to proxy and statement reporting, and other proprietary system maintenance associated with client records.
• Demonstrates a business development orientation and mindset and has annual self-sourced asset goals and are expected to leverage existing client and COI relationships by consistently and systematically asking for referrals from clients and COIs, in order to generate self-sourced asset inflows, both IM and banking, and future fee appointments.
• Work with teams on opportunities sourced by other functional team members.
• Responsible for achievement and support of organic growth of assets and revenue goals assigned to team and practice.

To be successful in this role, we9re seeking the following:

• Bachelor9s degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Advanced/graduate degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
• 6+ years of experience in fiduciary administration, including fiduciary taxation, and have managed large client relationships.
• The qualified candidate must be self-motivated and possess very strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills as this position deals directly with key clients, prospects as well as legal, tax and insurance advisors.
• CTFA, CFP strongly preferred. Complimentary professional designations a plus.

Our Benefits and Rewards:

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life9s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

BNY assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package for our employees. The expected base salary for this position when employment commences can be found in the Job Info section at the bottom of the posting.

Base salary offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is only part of the total rewards package, which may include eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, eligible employees may enroll in a 401(k) plan as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employee9s eligible dependents. Eligible employees also may receive other benefits (including various paid time off benefits, such as vacation and sick time), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, the employee will be in an 4at will4 position and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payments or compensation programs) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.