At BBH we value diverse backgrounds, so if your experience looks a little different from what we've outlined and you think you can bring value to the role, we will still welcome your application! What You Can Expect At BBH: If you join BBH you will find a collaborative environment that enables you to step outside your role to add value wherever you can. You will have direct access to clients, information and experts across all business areas around the world. BBH will provide you with opportunities to grow your expertise, take on new challenges, and reinvent yourself—without leaving the firm. We encourage a culture of inclusion that values each employee’s unique perspective. We provide a high-quality benefits program emphasizing good health, financial security, and peace of mind. Ultimately we want you to have rewarding work with the flexibility to enjoy personal and family experiences at every career stage. Our BBH Cares program offers volunteer opportunities to give back to your community and help transform the lives of others. Join us as a Senior Trust Officer Brown Brothers Harriman is currently looking for a Senior Trust Officer to join our National Trust Company in our New York headquarters. The New York Office consists of a team of 14 professionals that administer over $4 billion in trust assets for ultra-high net worth clients for the Private Bank. In this role, you will be responsible for managing a book of sophisticated trust relationships with the support of administrators, and you will work closely with clients, prospects, advisers, and the relationship management team to provide superior client service. Some of your key responsibilities include: Trust Administration Work with wealth planners and relationship management team to ensure the proper administration of a book of sophisticated trust accounts. Responsible for overseeing all aspects of trust administration for a book of accounts, from account opening, funding, distributions, investments, account closing, etc. Prepare memos for discretionary actions (e.g., distributions, special investments) and present to the Trust and Investment Committee Review governing instruments (e.g., trusts, wills) and prepare trust summaries as part of the initial review and onboarding process; coordinate with client and advisers on execution and funding of trust, including working with predecessor trustees as applicable Oversee all trust-related transactions (e.g., sales, loans), coordinating with the client and advisers to ensure transaction documents are reviewed and approved internally Client Relationship Management Serve as a trusted adviser to clients with respect to trust matters Communicate regularly with grantors, beneficiaries and co-trustees regarding planning, trust terms, and solutions to address various issues or opportunities that present during administration Leadership and Development Oversee trust professionals who support a shared book of business Provide guidance to team on day-to-day trust administration responsibilities Serve as mentor and coach for team’s career development goals Ensures that team is appropriately staffed with the required skillset to serve book of trust business Qualifications 10 years of Trust Administration experience JD or other advanced degree, preferred Strong working knowledge of trust law, the interpretation and application of trust and estate provisions, and the legal framework for trust administration Knowledge of income tax, estate tax, gift tax, and GST tax Strong oral and written communications skills Solutions oriented Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills; is solutions-oriented and exercises independent judgment Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to relate with a variety of different people Thrives in a team environment, is collaborative and enjoys mentoring and developing others This role is based in our New York City location and is a hybrid role, with three days per week in office. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law. Salary Range $150k - $170k base salary annual bonus BBH’s compensation program includes base salary, discretionary bonuses, and profit-sharing. The anticipated base salary range(s) shown above are only for the indicated location(s) and may differ in other locations due to cost of living and labor considerations. Base salaries may vary based on factors such as skill, experience and qualification for the role. BBH's total rewards package recognizes your contributions with more than just a paycheck—providing you with benefits that enhance your experience at BBH from long-term savings, healthcare, and income protection to professional development opportunities and time off, our programs support your overall well-being. Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a privately-held financial institution and has been a thought leader and solutions provider for over 200 years. We serve the most sophisticated individuals and institutions with award-winning expertise in Investment Management, Private Banking, and Investor Services. Our 5,000 colleagues operate from 17 cities throughout North America, Europe and Asia. BBH is committed to diversity, innovation and globalization. Our culture is driven by our goal to provide the best solutions and services to our clients and each other. Our Partnership structure creates a flat organization that promotes collaboration across all business lines. We believe that diverse ideas and the ability to come together globally across groups and borders are a competitive advantage. In order for all our teams to excel, members must trust each other and feel comfortable providing honest input from all perspectives. This openness sparks innovation and agility, which adds to the entrepreneurial spirit and provides many more career opportunities for our staff. We are a group of high-performing, dedicated and caring professionals who believe that working together is the foundation for superior client service excellence. As a BBH professional, your career path is yours to define. We take pride in our ability to retain our best employees. We help them manage their careers by moving top performers to new areas of BBH where their talents will make the greatest contribution. As soon as you walk through the doors at BBH, we provide you with the tools to help you succeed and grow your career.