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
  • Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Holidays


Application Period: This position opens for applications on 7/24/2025 and will remain open for a minimum of 30 days from the posting date.


Keywords: Institutional Trust Officer, Trust Administration, Fiduciary Services, Retirement Plan Administration, Escrow Accounts, Endowments & Foundations, ERISA Compliance, Custody Services, Client Relationship Management, Trust Operations, Benefit Distributions, Investment Documentation, Account Reviews, Financial Services, Trust Compliance

Salary

USD 100,000 - 150,000 /yearly

Yearly based

Location

DE , United States Wilmington, DE, United States

Job Overview
Job Posted:
1 month ago
Job Expire:
2 days from now
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Role
Advisor

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DE , United States Wilmington, DE, United States