Director, Corporate Trust

Zions Bancorporation is one of the nation’s premier financial services companies operating as a collection of great banks under local brands and management teams in high-growth western markets. Zions is regularly recognized by American Banker as one of the “Best Banks to Work For” and as having a top banking team in its list of “The Most Powerful Women in Banking.” Our customers consistently vote us as the best bank in our local markets. We value our employees, and we are committed to search out, recognize and create fulfilling opportunities for outstanding people within our organization, rewarding them for their contributions to our success. We recognize that banking is a “local” business, and that to be successful, we must have very strong ties to the communities we serve and strong relationships with our customers.

With benefits starting on day one, 11 bank holidays, profit sharing and company-matched 401(k) contributions, Zions is dedicated to being an employer of choice in our communities. At Zions, the possibilities are endless. You bring the talent; we bring the opportunity.

We are currently hiring for a Director, Corporate Trust to join our Fee Income team, located in downtown Salt Lake City, UT, Boise, ID or Atlanta, GA.

The Director, Corporate Trust leads the corporate trust division, defining and implementing comprehensive sales strategies and processes to drive new business development and client retention. This role ensures the business meets all compliance obligations and regulatory expectations, assigns accounts, and manages relationships according to fiduciary policies, procedures, risk, and compliance standards. The Director acts as a fiduciary resource, reviewing documents, negotiating fees, and approving discretionary distributions, while overseeing long-term strategic planning for the area. This leader hires, trains, and supervises regional trust office managers, motivating teams and driving change through effective business planning and project management.

Responsibilities

• Direct the activities of the corporate trust division and develop sales strategies

• Lead the implementation of comprehensive sales processes

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and fiduciary obligations

• Drive new business development and retention of existing clients

• Assign accounts and manage relationships according to fiduciary policies, procedures, risk, and compliance

• Act as a fiduciary resource to review documents, negotiate fees, and approve discretionary distributions

• Oversee long-term strategic planning for the division

• Hire, train, and supervise regional trust office managers

• Motivate teams and maintain effective systems of reward and communication

• Manage multiple projects and timelines, driving change through business planning

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 12+ years managing a corporate trust department, operations, functions, or other directly related experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or business required

• Managerial experience required

• Motivational, budgeting, and project management experience preferred

• In-depth knowledge of corporate trusts, fiduciary policy and procedures, trust regulations and laws

• Expert understanding of all Corporate Trust products and services

• Excellent leadership, management, and client relationship skills

• Ability to develop new business and retain current clients

• Excellent analysis, sales, networking, negotiation, and communication skills (verbal and written)

• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills

• Strong strategic and critical thinking abilities

• Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines and drive change through business planning

An equivalent combination of education and experience may meet requirements

Benefits: 

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - START DAY ONE!

• Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

• Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accounts

• Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Paid Federal Holidays, and any applicable state holidays

• 401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience

• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions

• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees enrolled in an accredited degree program related to the needs of the business, maximum of $5,250 per calendar year, employees are eligible for the program upon hire

• Employee Ambassador preferred banking products