Trust Officer

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At Brighton Jones, we’re a purpose-driven, client-focused team committed to helping individuals live richer lives. As one of the largest RIAs in the nation, we’ve built a culture of continuous growth, collaboration, and community—recognized with 15 consecutive “Best Places to Work” awards including <Inc.com>’s 2025 list, as well as national honors for community impact.

We lead the industry in aligning wealth, passion, and purpose to help our clients thrive. With over $30 billion in assets under advisement, 300+ teammates nationwide, and a dynamic, team-based approach, we’re growing fast—and we’re looking for driven, curious individuals to join our #OneTeam.

Brighton Jones Trust Company, a newly chartered South Dakota trust company, is seeking a Trust Officer to serve as the primary relationship liaison between our clients, Brighton Jones advisory teams, and our South Dakota trust administration team. The Trust Officer will work closely with Brighton Jones’s Director of Estate Planning, Family Office team, and advisors across the firm to help deliver a seamless and highly coordinated trust experience. While day-to-day trust administration will be performed by our South Dakota trust administration team, this role will be the primary point of connection for clients and advisors—helping ensure communication is clear, needs are anticipated, and trust matters move forward efficiently.
The Trust Officer will support new trust onboarding, coordinate trust-related requests and distributions, facilitate beneficiary communications, and work closely with the South Dakota team to ensure trusts are administered in accordance with governing documents and applicable requirements. This person will understand the broader goals and circumstances of each family and help connect the technical administration of the trust with the family's overall wealth and estate planning strategy.
This role combines trust and estate expertise, project management, and relationship management. It is an excellent opportunity for someone who understands the trust administration process but is most energized by working with clients and advisors, coordinating across teams, solving problems, and creating an exceptional client experience.

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Key Responsibilities:

Serve as the primary relationship contact for trust beneficiaries, family members, advisors, attorneys, CPAs, and other professional advisors.
Review trust documents and account information to develop a thorough understanding of trust provisions, fiduciary responsibilities, beneficiaries, and trust assets.
Assist with onboarding new trust relationships, including collecting, reviewing, and organizing account documentation to ensure a smooth client experience.
Coordinate trust administration activities, including beneficiary communications and distribution requests,
Partner with Brighton Jones advisors and internal team members to deliver integrated trust, estate planning, tax, philanthropic, and family office services.
Support the administration of trusts in accordance with governing documents, fiduciary standards, and applicable laws while helping identify and escalate issues requiring additional review or guidance.
Support the Director of Estate Planning on a variety of Family Office trust and estate planning projects, as needed

What You Bring:
3+ years of experience in trust administration, fiduciary services, private client services, family office services, trust and estate planning, or a related field. CTFA preferred.
Strong understanding of trusts, fiduciary administration, and trust planning concepts.
Exceptional client service, communication, and relationship management skills.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
Ability to manage multiple client relationships and competing priorities effectively.
This role is an in-office, full-time, and exempt position. We are a work from office culture with a lot of flexibility.

Compensation:
Pay: $100K – $150K+
Profit share: Additional opportunities for discretionary year-end profit sharing

Ownership & Financial Wellbeing

Fully paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees
401(k) with 100% match up to 3% of annual compensation
Equity ownership opportunities for every employee
New Business Incentive Program
Generous employee referral bonus
Cell phone data reimbursement
Financial planning services discount for employees and immediate family members

Time & Flexibility

Minimum 3 weeks PTO starting Day 1
Winter Break, Summer Friday flex-days, and 10 paid holidays
Unlimited Volunteer Time Off plus company grant matching
Heavily subsidized transit

Growth & Development

100% reimbursement for required training, certifications, licensing, and dues
Personal career development plans
Richer Life Business Partner (coaching for all employees)
Mindful Emotional & Social Intelligence training
Annual professional & personal wellbeing stipend

Connection & Community

Quarterly team-building events
Regular social events
Employee-led book clubs, committees, and affinity groups

Family & Milestones

Paid Parental leave (13 weeks for birthing parent and 6 weeks for non-birthing parent)
Adoption benefits
Anniversary milestone celebrations, including a 3-month paid sabbatical at 10 years