Trust Officer

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Trust Officer to join a respected financial services organisation in the Cayman Islands. Recruiting on behalf of a leading fiduciary services provider, we are seeking a professional who can oversee and administer a portfolio of trusts, foundations, companies, and other wealth planning structures while delivering exceptional client service and maintaining the highest standards of regulatory compliance.

Company Information

This opportunity is with a well-established international financial services organisation that specialises in fiduciary, trust, and corporate administration services. The firm is known for its professional, collaborative, and client-focused culture, offering employees the opportunity to work alongside experienced fiduciary professionals in a highly regulated and fast-paced environment.

You will join a knowledgeable and supportive team dedicated to delivering high-quality trust and corporate services to an international client base while maintaining strong governance and compliance standards.

Responsibilities and Duties

As a Trust Officer, you will:

• Manage the day-to-day administration of trusts, foundations, companies, and other fiduciary structures.
• Coordinate the establishment of new trust mandates and the transition of existing appointments.
• Maintain trust files, statutory records, banking arrangements, and custody records.
• Process client transactions, including distributions, payments, and asset transfers.
• Prepare trustee and corporate governance documentation, including minutes and resolutions.
• Liaise with clients, legal advisers, banks, auditors, investment managers, and other professional service providers.
• Ensure compliance with AML, CRS, FATCA, economic substance, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Monitor statutory deadlines, support audits, and contribute to continuous process improvements.

Qualifications and Skills

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Law, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of five years' experience within the financial services industry.
• Strong knowledge of trust administration, corporate administration, and fiduciary responsibilities.
• An internationally recognised professional qualification such as STEP, ACCA, CPA, or CA would be advantageous.
• Working knowledge of AML, CRS, FATCA, economic substance, and related regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and a professional client-focused approach.
• Sound analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

Benefits and Perks

In return, you can expect:

• The opportunity to work with a respected international financial services organisation.
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of high-net-worth and corporate clients.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities.
• Exposure to complex trust, fiduciary, and corporate structures.
• The chance to contribute to process improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
• A professional culture that values integrity, teamwork, and accountability.
• A stable and rewarding career path within the fiduciary services sector.