TRUST ASSISTANT
FIRST STATE BANK AND TRUST
BLOOMINGTON, IL
As a Trust Assistant, you will support account administrators, perform operational tasks, and provide client support. We seek detail-oriented professionals with strong organizational skills who excel at multitasking effectively in a fast-paced environment.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Process daily settlement information and post transactions, including dividends, trades, fees, cash disbursements, and cash receipts.
2. Process money market settlement and branch settlement.
3. Set up and process ACH disbursements and receipts.
4. Print and assist with the mailing of customer statements, correspondence, marketing materials, etc.
5. Balance the system to internal deposit accounts daily.
6. Reconcile various asset custody accounts.
7. Research and respond to client inquiries.
8. Manage the bill paying system to ensure all bills are paid timely. Review outstanding disbursements and invoices. Set up new scheduled deposits and disbursements as needed.
9. Assist with the preparation of financial plans as needed.
10. Assist Trust Officers with administrative duties and projects as needed.
11. Open and close accounts on the trust accounting system.
12. Maintain account files and scan client and other department documents for electronic storage.
13. Assume responsibility for career growth and development by actively pursuing continuing education, reading, and self-development to enhance skills.
14. Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Minimum of an Associate's Degree (preferably in finance, accounting, or business) or equivalent related work experience required.
2. Experience in trust operations, financial or brokerage services preferred.
3. Requires excellent organization and communication skills, both verbal and written.
4. Must be able to work well under pressure and prioritize to meet deadlines.
5. Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to effectively multitask.
6. Basic knowledge of investment products.
7. Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.
At First State Bank and Trust, we have established ourselves as a trusted financial institution. Serving seven markets across Central Illinois, our community bank provides a full range of services to customers.
We have locations in Monticello, Champaign, Bloomington, Heyworth, Tuscola, Atwood, and Hammond. What makes us truly unique is that we're 100% employee-owned, meaning every team member has a stake in our success.
Equal Opportunity Employer. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.
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