Job Description:
At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.
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At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!
Settlement Officer I (SO I), Estate Settlement, Private Bank–
Accountable for administering smaller and/or less complicated probate estates and/or terminating trusts requiring technical experience and knowledge in estate and trust administration. Responsible for assisting senior officer(s) with the administration of more complex matters. Responsible for coordinating information with external partners (Attorneys and CPAs), and internal support partners (Tax, Compliance, Real Estate, BITS, etc.) to ensure accurate, timely and efficient administration, and to manage risk. Participates in sales calls as needed, offering Settlement expertise. Will involve responsibility for coaching, developing, and mentoring Settlement Administrators. Maintains high quality communications with beneficiaries, with focus on client satisfaction and asset retention. Non-licensed associate.
Qualifications:
- BS/BA degree or equivalent experience; JD preferred
- 2-4 yrs experience working in the Private Bank Estate Administration area.
- Professional designation in paralegal studies and prior trust, estate, and/or tax experience preferred
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where multi-tasking and prioritization is a necessity
- Works well as an individual contributor and member of a team
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office
- Ability to learn and apply new technology and systems
Skills:
- Account Management
- Collaboration
- Customer and Client Focus
- Oral Communications
- Written Communications
- Attention to Detail
- Decision Making
- Prioritization
- Project Management
- Risk Management
- Active Listening
- Client Management
- Process Simplification
- Referral Identification
Minimum Education Requirement: High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent
For internal employees: participation in a work from home posture does not make you eligible to post.
Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)
Hours Per Week:
40
Pay Transparency details
US – DC – Washington – 1800 K St NW – 1800 K Street NW (DC1842)
Pay and benefits information
Pay range
$63,700.00 – $87,400.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.
Discretionary incentive eligible
This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company.
Benefits
This role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.