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Senior Director of Fiduciary Administration

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In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
173K-297K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
173K-297K Annually
Senior level
Lead fiduciary administration governance, policies, risk identification, and complex fiduciary advice. Oversee and develop fiduciary teams, drive consistent administration practices, partner with Legal/Risk/Compliance/Operations, support audits and exams, and improve training, playbooks, and process efficiency to reduce risk and enhance client outcomes.
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At Associated Bank we strive to create an inclusive culture where different perspectives are valued and recognized as strengths critical to our success. If you thrive in an environment where your growth and development are encouraged and supported, then Associated Bank may be the right place for you.

Associated Bank requires you to directly represent yourself and your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process. Associated Bank conducts a thorough background check on all new hires.

The Senior Director of Fiduciary Administration leads the standards, governance, and risk practices that support consistent and compliant fiduciary administration across Associated Trust Company. This role has a direct impact on client outcomes by strengthening administration practices, supporting complex fiduciary decisions, and helping trust teams deliver high-quality service. The leader will also develop fiduciary talent, improve processes, and partner closely across Trust and Advisory Services, Risk, Legal, Compliance, and Operations.

What you'll do:

  • Develop fiduciary policies, procedures, administration standards, and governance frameworks that support consistent execution and strong oversight.
  • Lead fiduciary officers and trust administration professionals by providing direction, coaching, performance oversight, and workflow guidance.
  • Drive consistency in fiduciary administration practices, service standards, documentation expectations, and account review processes across trust teams.
  • Identify fiduciary risks within administration processes and support timely escalation, mitigation, and remediation.
  • Partner with Legal, Risk, Compliance, Internal Audit, Operations, investment management, and Trust and Advisory Services to maintain a strong control environment.
  • Advise on complex fiduciary matters, including governing document interpretation, discretionary decisions, and higher-risk account actions.
  • Support regulatory examinations, internal audits, and fiduciary committee work by providing subject matter expertise and coordination.
  • Improve fiduciary training, best practices, administration playbooks, and process efficiency to strengthen team capability and reduce risk.

What you'll bring:

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field.
  • 12+ years of progressive experience in fiduciary administration, trust, estate, or related services within a bank or trust company environment.
  • 12+ years of experience managing complex fiduciary relationships and administration practices.
  • 10+ years of leadership experience guiding fiduciary teams or functions, including coaching, performance management, workflow oversight, and partnership with Legal, Risk, Compliance, and Audit on fiduciary matters.
Preferred
  • Master’s degree, Juris Doctor, or advanced coursework or certifications in fiduciary administration, estate planning, or tax.
  • Certified Trust and Financial Advisor designation.
  • Certified Financial Planner designation.
  • Advanced degree in law, taxation, accounting, or financial planning.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

This is an opportunity to lead a highly specialized fiduciary function that protects client trust, strengthens administration practices, and supports consistent service delivery across teams. You’ll work closely with experienced partners across trust, legal, risk, compliance, operations, and investment management while developing talent and improving how fiduciary administration is delivered. Apply today to make an impact.

We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified parties, including but not limited to people returning to the workforce, people with disabilities, those without a college degree, and veterans or those with military experience.

In addition to core traditional benefits, we take pride in offering benefits for every stage of life. 

  • Retirement savings including both 401(k) and Pension plans. 

  • Paid time off to volunteer in your community. 

  • Opportunities to connect with others through our diversity-focused Colleague Resource Groups. 

  • Competitive salaries with professional development and advancement opportunities. 

  • Bonus benefits including well-being programs and incentives, parental leave, an employee stock purchase plan, military benefits and much more.  

  • Personal banking, loan, investment and insurance benefits. 

Associated Bank serves more than 120 communities throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, and Missouri and we consider our colleagues critical to our continued success. See why our colleagues continually vote us a best place to work in the Midwest. Join our community on Facebook, LinkedIn and X.

Compliance Statement

Associated Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We support a work environment where colleagues are respected and given the opportunity to perform to their fullest potential. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors.

Fully complies with all applicable enterprise policies and procedures. Acts in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations as outlined in training materials, including but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act. Responsible for reporting suspicious activity to Financial Intelligence. Responsible to report all customer complaints as prescribed and procedure violations to management or HR.

Responsible to report ethical concerns as needed to Associated Bank’s anonymous Ethics Hotline.

Associated Bank provides additional assistance throughout the application, interview and hiring process. Please contact [email protected] if you need an accommodation at any time during the process.

Associated Banc-Corp participates in the E-Verify Program. E-Verify Notice English or Spanish. Know Your Right to Work English or Spanish.

Associated Bank is Pay Transparency compliant.


The pay range represents anticipated base pay for this role. Actual pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, work location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role.


For certain positions, total compensation may also include incentive, commission, or bonus opportunities not reflected in the posted base pay range.


$173,250.00 - $297,000.00 per year

Associated Bank Chicago, Illinois, USA Office

Chicago, United States, 0

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