Senior Trust Advisor

Posted:
6/10/2026, 6:58:28 AM

Location(s):
Ohio, United States ⋅ Dayton, Ohio, United States

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Sales & Account Management

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GENERAL FUNCTION:
  • Serve as Trust Advisor for clients with more than $5MM in investable assets
  • Work with Private Bank Team to identify fiduciary opportunities and solutions
  • Work with Private Bank Team to implement fiduciary strategies
  • Serve as a Trusted Advisor by developing close, personal relationships with the clients and their families, anticipating clients’ wealth planning and Private Bank service needs and coordinating external and internal advisors to accomplish
  • Actively participate with the Private Bank team to develop, interpret, communicate an facilitate complex estate planning matters as part of the advice-based solutions presented to clients
  • Advise 50- 75 households comprised of approximately 250- 300 accounts

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • On behalf of Fifth Third Bank as Trustee understand and administer fiduciary accounts in accordance with the governing documents for trusts over $1MM
  • Ensure adherence to all fiduciary rules, regulations and internal governance throughout the administration of the trust
  • Cultivate relationships with local centers of influence including attorneys and accountants to identify both current and future opportunities for Fifth Third Bank to serve as Trustee, Successor Trustee, Executor or Personal Representative.
  • Generate new fiduciary and Private Bank IM&T
  • Manage the due diligence process on all new fiduciary appointments
  • Demonstrate sound complex decision making skills
  • Maintain knowledge of current trends and changes in the industry with regard to fiduciary matters (e.g. estate planning and probate, estate, gift and income tax planning, guardianships, special needs trust, state-specific laws)
  • Develop subject matter expertise in fiduciary related areas


MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITES REQUIRED

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Graduate degree (JD,MBA) preferred
  • Professional designee (CTFA or similar)
  • 10 years of demonstrated fiduciary client service/sales
  • Advanced knowledge of trust administration, estate planning strategies, and income and estate tax matters

Senior Trust Advisor

At Fifth Third, we understand the importance of recognizing our employees for the role they play in improving the lives of our customers, communities and each other. Our Total Rewards include comprehensive benefits and differentiated compensation offerings to give each employee the opportunity to be their best every day.

The base salary for this position is reflective of the range of salary levels for all roles within this pay grade across the U.S. Individual salaries within this range will vary based on factors such as role, relevant skillset, relevant experience, education and geographic location. In addition to the base salary, this role is eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan, with any such payment based upon company, line of business and/or individual performance.

Our extensive benefits programs are designed to support the individual needs of our employees and their families, encompassing physical, financial, emotional and social well-being. You can learn more about those programs on our 53.com Careers page at: https://www.53.com/content/fifth-third/en/careers/benefits.html or by consulting with your talent acquisition partner. 

LOCATION -- Dayton, Ohio 45402

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Fifth Third Bank, National Association is proud to have an engaged and inclusive culture and to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity in all employment decisions regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Fifth Third Bank

Website: https://www.53.com/

Headquarter Location: Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1858

IPO Status: Public

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