Piper Companies is hiring an Institutional Trust Officer to join a growing, well-established trust company in Wilmington, DE. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong trust administration or retirement plan experience looking to take on a client-facing, fiduciary-focused role.
Responsibilities for the Institutional Trust Officer
Manage trust accounts (retirement plans, foundations, escrows) from setup to termination
Serve as a primary contact for clients, recordkeepers, and advisors
Ensure compliance with ERISA and fiduciary policies
Review trust docs, process distributions, and complete annual account reviews
Handle internal records, reports, and payment processing
Help evaluate new business opportunities with a fiduciary lens
Qualifications for the Institutional Trust Officer
Bachelor�s degree + 5 years� experience in institutional trust, custody, or retirement plan admin
Knowledge of ERISA, trust/fiduciary rules, and investment basics
Strong communication, problem-solving, and client service skills
Organized and detail-oriented, with solid Excel and system experience
Able to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Compensation for the Institutional Trust Officer
Type: Full-time, permanent
Salary: $100,000-$150,000 (Plus Bonus)
Requires onsite availability 3 days per week in Wilmington, DE