Job Description
We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Specialist, Fiduciary to join our Wealth Management team. This role is located in NYC or Boston.
In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:
- Administer and advise the Wealth Management team on interpretation of key trust provisions and fiduciary duties for client relationships
- Support the management and growth of existing client relationships with a strong focus on risk management and responsible business growth
- Meet with clients, co-trustees, beneficiaries, and external advisors to ensure BNY is adhering to the highest fiduciary standards
- Assess, identify, escalate, and help address risk-related issues while coordinating administrative activities across the Wealth Management team
- Interpret governing trust documents and partner with internal teams and outside advisors to support complex fiduciary relationships
- May support estate settlement and probate administration, or charitable account administration, depending on the assignment
- Independently evaluate new business opportunities and client prospects, generate referrals, and help drive new revenue through increased flows and future fees
- Serve as a consultative resource to UHNW and HNW clients on solutions aligned to their short- and long-term strategic objectives
- Support client service, fiduciary administration, business development, and compliance activities in alignment with applicable policies and procedures
- Mentor and train less experienced team members; may provide oversight of client services in some regions
To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required; advanced degree preferred
- 2-5 years of experience in fiduciary administration, including fiduciary taxation and administrative support for client relationships
- Strong knowledge of fiduciary practices, trust administration, and client servicing principles
- Experience working directly with clients, legal advisors, tax advisors, and internal partners in a high-touch environment
- Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities, identify risk, and follow through on assigned matters
- CTFA or CFP preferred
- Continuous learning mindset, with the ability to gain knowledge of policies and procedures to progress toward the Specialist role
About Us
At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.
Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.
About The Team
At BNY, our culture speaks for itself, check out the latest BNY news at BNY Newsroom & BNY LinkedIn
Here’s a Few Of Our Recent Awards
- America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025
- World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2025
- “Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2025
Our Benefits And Rewards
BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.
BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
BNY assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package for our employees. The expected base salary for this position when employment commences can be found in the Job Info section at the bottom of the posting.
Base salary offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is only part of the total rewards package, which may include eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, eligible employees may enroll in a 401(k) plan as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents. Eligible employees also may receive other benefits (including various paid time off benefits, such as vacation and sick time), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
If hired, the employee will be in an “at will” position and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payments or compensation programs) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
