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TRUST OFFICER

Dunham Trust Company (DTC) offers a wide range of traditional trust services designed to meet virtually any client need, from custodial accounts and safekeeping of assets to family trusts, wealth management and investment options. Headquartered in Reno, Nevada, Dunham Trust Company was chartered in 1999. The firm also has executive offices in Loveland, Colorado and Las Vegas, Nevada.

The DTC Trust Officer is responsible for the coordination of services and administration of trust and agency relationships, including living, testamentary, and a variety of irrevocable trusts, probate, guardianships, investment advisory, and custody accounts.

This is an onsite position located in our Las Vegas, Nevada office.

Essential Functions:

• Develop professional relationships with clients and their dependents and function as the clients’ trusted advisor, anticipating their wealth planning needs;
• Coordinate fiduciary and administrative services for clients;
• Administer multi-generational trusts, often with discretionary income and principal payments distributed among multiple family members, while managing financial risk;
• Execute the terms of any estate plan or document in which DTC serves as trustee, executor, personal representative, guardian, or agent for fiduciary, often exercising broad discretion for beneficiaries with competing interests;
• Collaborate with clients’ advisors, including attorneys and accountants, to develop and implement a comprehensive wealth plan and to ensure proper tax planning;
• Ensure all internal compliance and proper documentation requirements are met, consistent with internal fiduciary policies and procedures regarding new business and asset acceptances, discretionary actions, and all other policies, procedures, and guidelines;
• Contribute meaningfully to business development by proactively prospecting for clients and building the business pipeline by soliciting and receiving referrals from existing clients, internal business partners, and centers of influence;
• Participate actively in community affairs and professional associations and attend community and/or industry-specific forums, conferences, and/or meetings in order to broaden relationships, network, and continually deepen knowledge of trends, practices, products, and competitors;
• Serve as valued team member and resource for other DTC and Dunham & Associates Investment Counsel employees and financial advisors; provide back-up for other Trust Officers as needed.

Education Required:

Bachelor’s degree required

Professional license (CTFA, CFP, CPA preferred)

Experience Required:

Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated personal trust administration experience;

Demonstrated understanding of financial markets and investment theory.

Other Requirements:

Demonstrated history as a self-starter with tremendous initiative and accountability

Ability to travel to client locations as needed;

Ability to work under intensive deadlines with frequent interruptions;

Excellent presentation and verbal/written communication skills;

Able to use independent judgment and discretion to interact with internal and external customers to provide excellent service;

Professional, confident, and positive demeanor;

Excellent organizational skills with outstanding attention to detail;

TRUST INVESTMENT ASSOCIATE

Dunham Trust Company (DTC) offers a wide range of traditional trust services designed to meet virtually any client need from custodial accounts and safekeeping of assets to family trusts, wealth management, and investment options. Headquartered in Reno, Nevada, Dunham Trust Company was chartered in 1999. The firm also has offices in Las Vegas, Nevada and Loveland, Colorado.

DTC is looking to hire a full-time Trust Investment Associate to work in our Reno office who is responsible for investment functions related to asset management for DTC and oversee coordination of asset onboarding, third party account set-up, and ongoing review.

Job Summary: (Purpose of Job)

Responsible for assisting in the due diligence, establishment, oversight, and review of investments on behalf of clients for DTC. The Trust Investment Associate will work with a broad range of asset types. The position is deeply involved in strategic allocation program of our in-house mutual fund program and participates in the investment committee. The role also works with delegated outside financial advisors from around the country for external investments. Asset types will be varied and interesting: Mutual funds, ETFs, stocks, bonds, real estate, alternatives, private equites, and private debts. Many clients are high net worth and ultra-high net worth, and you will gain experience in asset classes not typically seen in by retail investors.

Essential Functions: (Primary responsibilities)

• Process asset transfers by means of Automated Customer Account Transfers (ACATs) and non-ACATs:
  • Differentiate investment types, review customer documents, reconcile accuracy of receipt and delivery of assets, research inquiries, and contact contra firms;
  • Maintain assets in accounting system, perform third-party account set-up, and process account applications for all outside accounts;
  • Obtain and update cost basis information for accounts;
• Participate in the Trust Investment Committee and Dunham asset allocation program committee;
• Review and update asset allocations and investment objectives as directed for Dunham asset allocation program;
• Assist in allocation rebalances, customer and financial advisor reviews;
• Manage ongoing private equity relationships including capital calls, distribution notices, market value updates, and registration changes;
• Perform asset reviews of outside accounts:
  • Review and compare asset allocation versus investment objectives;
  • Collect and review performance for outside accounts;
• Review and submit proxy voting and automate process with ProxyEdge as needed;
• Review and verify previous day trading activity against backup documentation;
• Perform review of price variance and cash balance reports ensuring accuracy and compliance;
• Create and maintain policies and procedures for DTC asset management in accordance with legally required compliance standards ensuring records are accurate and up-to-date;
• Perform other tasks and projects as assigned.

Experience / Education Required:

• College degree in a finance-related field or equivalent industry experience
• Two or more years of experience in a financial services environment with considerable understanding of investments and securities;
• Experience with ACATs and non-ACAT transfers;
• Interest in and knowledge of the capital markets;
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software with intermediate Excel skills;
• Salesforce or other CRM experience;

Special Skills Required:

• Strong written and oral communication skills;
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with staff, internally and externally;
• Ability to analyze and understand operational systems;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Strong interpersonal & organization skills;
• Flexibility in working with others;
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.

Helpful Experience:

• Experience as an assistant or client service role in a financial advisor office environment;
• Working knowledge of portfolio management software such as Orion, Advent, PortfolioFolio Center, or Morningstar Office;
• Familiarity with account applications and forms commonly used in financial services industry with major custodians such as Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, Fidelity, Pershing, and wire houses.

Dunham Trust Company, Inc. (DTC) accepts applications for future career opportunities even though there may not be current openings. If you would like to be considered for future positions, please attach your resume and cover letter (optional, but helpful) and answer the few questions attached to this application. 

Thank you!

Human Resources