Trust Officer Published: 27 March 2023
Job title Trust Officer
Department Private Wealth
Employment type Permanent
Employment status Entitled / Entitled to work
Reporting To Senior Manager – Private Wealth
Role Summary This role will be responsible for the effective and efficient administration of a portfolio of
more complex structures, dealing with clients & intermediaries on a daily basis, reporting
to the team manager to pro-actively develop and build solutions to meet client needs and
grow long term relationships.
Key Responsibilities • To ensure that the client is delivered the best possible service by the Wealth
Structuring Group within the reasonable limitations of the agreed policies and
procedures.
• To be a constructive part of the Wealth Structuring Team.
• To provide excellent service through building and maintaining long term
relationships.
• To optimise client potential and deliver a consistent, seamless client experience.
• To provide advice to clients ensuring the clients needs are met.
• To demonstrate and promote VG's core values as detailed below.
• Update, scan, file and archive records as necessary to comply with VG’s record
retention policies
• Respond to internal communications concerning matters affecting the operation
of any aspect of VG’s business in a timely manner
• Contribute towards the successful delivery of remediation and other projects
approved by the SEG, be that by way of constructive feedback, membership of
working parties, research and delivery of information not readily available from
VG’s systems and/or the performance of data input or other administrative tasks
Where responsible for the administration of a client entity establish, maintain and fulfil
actions recommended by diary entries for tax filings and advice updates, asset
performance reviews, agents, attorneys or delegated functionary performance reviews,
quarterly client calls, financial account production deadlines, fee settlement discussions
or chasers, quarterly nominal ledger requests for externally bookkept entities, CDD
review and updates, breach/complaint/error remediation, client money reviews fee
reviews and increases and any other future actions required by VG procedures or
necessary for the efficient administration of client entities.
Our Core Values: VG's Core Values are the corner stone of our business, they have helped us to grow and
develop our business as well as giving us goals to which to aspire. These core values are
qualities that define the way by which we work. By having our values clearly defined, we
aim to continue to be successful whilst retaining the company's culture and talent.
Excellence: Constantly looking for ways to do things better, faster or more efficiently.
Integrity: Listening to, understanding and taking into account the needs of others.
Caring: Doing the right thing for clients, staff and shareholders.
Responsibility: Working seamlessly together to achieve more than we could do alone.
Partnership: Accepting the part we have to play in making VG a successful business for
all its stakeholders.
Positivity: Taking opportunities or tackling problems with conviction and with a smile
Business Development: To be an enthusiastic part of the Wealth Structuring Team by identifying and maximising
opportunities.
Risk: You will make known to the Managing Director and the Director in charge of the Wealth
Structuring Group all matters involving, litigation, potential litigation, claims, potential
claims, complaints and potential complaints against the company and matters which under
regulations need reference to our approval from directors i.e. fraud, drug trafficking; matters
for which no formal guidelines are laid down and matters which fall under the general
description "policy matters".
You will manage designated companies and trusts in accordance with the agreed procedures and in the spirit of risk mitigation and to be open and transparent when matters arise which give concerns. You will keep abreast of regulatory and control issues affecting VG.
Data Integrity: Ensure integrity of data is maintained at all times.
Self Development: Maintain minimum number of CPD hours and with the Manager and Senior Manager of the
Wealth Structuring Group prepare a Personal Development Plan ("PDP").
Regulatory: To keep up to date with regulatory and control issues affecting VG
Compliance: Maintain an awareness and comply with all Anti Money Laundering laws, regulations,
policies and procedures relevant to VG
Comply with all policies and procedures relevant to the job.
Core Competencies: Knowledge:
• Specialist Skill - Acquires and develops the specialist and technical knowledge
and skill to perform the role on an ongoing basis within the changing environment
of the Finance Industry.
• Business Knowledge and Contribution - Understands the broader business
environment in which they work.
• Risk Management - Identifies and manages risk within their area/s and highlight
these to the Manager/Senior Manager in the Wealth Structuring Group.
• Project Management - Monitors work plans for themselves to ensure that work is
completed in a controlled and efficient manner.
• Knowledge Management - Uses, develops and assists the Wealth Structuring
Group to implement systems and processes which enables themselves and their
colleagues to capture and distribute up to date, accurate and readily accessible
knowledge and information.
Interpersonal:
• Delivering Results - Effectively manages one's time and resources to ensure that
objectives are achieved efficiently and on time.
• Serving our Clients - Provides clients with the products, services and solutions to
suit their changing needs ensuring that they are based on sound business
principles.
• Communication - Effectively applies verbal, non-verbal and written
communication methods.
• Teamwork - Understands team dynamics and uses a flexible interpersonal style
to contribute to the effective functioning of the team and to the completion of team
goals.
• Building Relationships - Develops and maintains on going working relationships,
networks and partnerships to help achieve business goals through others.
Personal:
• Being Proactive - Strives to say ahead by anticipating rather than reacting;
ensuring that their actions are always carefully considered.
• Resilience - Has confidence in their ability to achieve ambitious goals and
celebrates success; never allows themselves to become arrogant.
• Problem Solving Style - Identifies, clarifies/defines and works through challenges
towards a defined outcome.
• Personal Accountability - Takes full responsibility for their actions and the impact
that you have on others; self-driven with a desire to continually grow and improve
on their performance.
• Valuing Diversity - Demonstrates dignity of all people. Respects others and what
VG stands for. Recognises that there are corresponding obligations associated
with individual rights.
Professional Qualifications and Minimum Relevant Experience:
• Ability work under own initiative.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Relevant professional qualification e.g. ICSA, ACA, ACIB, STEP or hold a legal
qualification.
• Extensive experience of Institutional clients.
• Sound knowledge of regulatory framework.
• Understanding of applicable trust and company regulations and establishment
procedures.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• In association with the Manager/Senior Manager of the Wealth Structuring
Department have the ability to interpret client needs and identify appropriate
sources of information or experience to formulate structures to meet client
requirements.
• 4 years’ minimum experience of Finance Industry Business (Essential).
Reporting Relationships:
Position in department: The job holder will report to the Manager - Wealth Structuring
Group from whom guidance and assistance should be sought at all times.
Relationship with other departments: You will have dealings with other departments
within the company and will in those dealings represent the Wealth Structuring
Group. Therefore a professional and helpful approach should be adopted at all times.
Relationships with external contacts: External auditors re statutory audits and/or any party as a key business introducer.
Confidentiality: All and any information concerning the practice, business dealings and affairs of VG and
Voisin (together or separately, the "Company") and each and every one of its clients, which
may come to an Employees knowledge by reason of employment and this includes
information as to the identity and affairs of clients must remain confidential and is not to be
discussed outside of the office.
Any breach of this term during the course of employment will be regarded as a fundamental
breach and may lead to instant dismissal and the Company reserves the right to take
whatever legal action it may deem appropriate.
Other Matters: During the employees employment with VG, the employee may be required to complete ad
hoc tasks as and when necessary.
The post holder will be expected to undertake study and will be required to obtain the
relevant professional qualifications to further their professional development.
The non-contractual benefits stated within the above and any offer or contract of employment are subject to change from time to time and at the discretion of VG. For details of the legal and regulatory status of VG, please visit www.vg.je.
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