Senior Trust Officer

We are looking for a Senior Trust Officer to join a well-established organisation in Zurich. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the administrative and operational aspects of a portfolio of trusts and corporate structures, ensuring accuracy, compliance and the efficient execution of all related processes.

Responsibilities:

• Handle the day-to-day administration of a portfolio of trusts, companies and other fiduciary structures with international activities.

• Prepare, review and maintain corporate and trust documentation, including trust deeds, board resolutions, minutes, loan agreements and powers of attorney.

• Coordinate the incorporation, maintenance, restructuring and dissolution of companies and fiduciary structures.

• Oversee administrative processes, statutory filings, regulatory requirements and corporate governance obligations.

• Coordinate accounting matters, including bookkeeping, financial statements and annual accounts, in collaboration with internal and external service providers.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date corporate records, statutory registers, files and documentation.

• Monitor deadlines relating to annual reviews, statutory obligations, renewals and other administrative requirements.

• Assist the Legal and Compliance departments with KYC/AML documentation, periodic reviews and internal control procedures.

• Liaise with banks, lawyers, tax advisors, auditors and other external service providers on administrative and operational matters.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal procedures, administrative processes and risk management standards.

Requirements:

• LLB or higher degree in Law, Economics, Business Administration or a related field.

• TEP qualification or currently working towards it. Knowledge of UK common law, trust structures and international tax matters would be an advantage.

• Minimum 5 years of experience within a trust company, fiduciary services provider or equivalent environment.

• Strong knowledge of trust and corporate administration, including statutory and regulatory requirements.

• Ability to become fully operational quickly, with a genuine "plug-and-play" mindset and the capacity to take ownership of responsibilities from day one.

• Sharp, proactive and highly independent, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to anticipate issues rather than simply react to them.

• Strong sense of accountability, requiring minimal supervision and demonstrating the ability to manage tasks and priorities autonomously.

• Excellent organisational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Native-level proficiency in written French and English; German would be an advantage.

• A hands-on, solution-oriented approach, with a strong sense of responsibility and commitment to high-quality administrative work.

• Discretion, reliability and the ability to maintain the highest standards of confidentiality.