Trust Administrator (Full Time) - Corpus Christi, N Shoreline
Company: Prosperity Bank
Location: Corpus Christi
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
External Applicants: Please apply through Prosperity Bank's
Career Center at https://www.prosperitybankusa.com/Careers .
Applying through any other source may prevent Prosperity from
receiving your application. Internal Applicants: If you are a
current associate of Prosperity Bank, please apply through the
internal Talent - Career Center in ADP. Prosperity Bank is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. POSITION PURPOSE Works under the supervision
of the Trust Officer in the administration of Trust Department
accounts. Daily duties include building customer relationships
through communication, both oral and written. Handle the day-to-day
account administration to include completing account reviews on
accounts that are assigned to them and preparing discretionary
distribution forms. Coordinate with the customer to complete the
Investment Parameter Statement to invest the account and to cover
overdrafts. Monitor cash balances in accounts to cover cash needs
of the customer as well as for the account activity including the
payment of income taxes and other expenses related to the account.
Responsible for coordinating with the Trust Administrative
Assistant to handle accounts payable and receivable transactions.
Interact with the Trust Real Estate and Oil & Gas division to
ensure that communication between those associates and the customer
is handled properly. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES •Must
have an in-depth understanding of office procedures and operational
activity. •Daily account administration of accounts assigned to
him/her •Proactively anticipates client needs to provide a high
level of service. •Works quickly to resolve client issues.
•Effectively communicates with clients, trust beneficiaries, their
advisors, co-fiduciaries, miscellaneous outside service providers,
and internal personnel. •Meet with current clients, as well as
prospects •Complete monthly account reviews for accounts assigned
to him/her •Assist Compliance Officer with monitoring and meeting
compliance requirements. •Utilize risk management tools, such as
the Overdraft Report, Daily Transaction Report, Account Balance
Report, and Administrative Review to ensure all exceptions are
addressed and kept to a minimum. •Complete and approve trade
tickets •Approve distribution requests on Charlotte Front Office
(trust accounting system) •Interpretation of the governing
instrument and applicable law to ensure the proper set up of
account records. This includes payments, distributions, fee
schedules, tax records, and termination/transfer of accounts. •Must
have an in-depth knowledge of preparing Discretionary Distribution
forms and memoranda supporting recommendation regarding the
exercise of powers Prosperity Bank Trust Department has as Trustee.
Confer with co-trustee(s), if applicable, to obtain approval(s).
Afterwards, coordinate with the Trust Officer on communicating the
decision to the client and follow up action, as necessary. •Must
attend all Trust Administration and Investment Review Committee,
Trust Committee and monthly Trust Officer meetings. •Coordinate
with clients to complete the Investment Parameter Statement. Work
with third-party tax advisors and legal counsel on income, gift,
estate, and generation skipping taxes for the trust/estate and its
beneficiaries. •Participate on various committees as needed.
•Train/coach the Administrative Assistant on daily administrative
requirements The above statements describe the general nature and
level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required
responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or
this job description amended at any time. SUPERVISORY
RESPONSIBILITIES: This role has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Bachelor’s Degree (B.B.A.)
in Accounting or Finance or equivalent on the job training and
experience in a relevant field. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE: EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED: Prior experience in trust administration, preferably 3
years. Prior experience with trust operations is a plus.
SKILLS/ABILITIES: Strong interpersonal ability as well as oral and
written communication skills. Sound judgment and discretion in
making well-reasoned decisions. Must be able to maintain extreme
confidentiality in dealing with client matters. Extensive
background in use of Windows and Microsoft Office products. Strong
attention to detail, organization and proofreading. Exceptional
grammar and spelling skills. Ability to manage several projects at
once following through to completion. Willingness to take
initiative. Must be a team player. CONTINUING
EDUCATION/ADMINSTRATIVE KNOWLEDGE The specialized and ever-changing
nature of Trust Practice requires that Trust personnel devote time
to personal development and training. Training includes but is not
limited to sessions covering topics such as trust accounting
systems changes, updates to practices and procedures, presentations
on technical, legal, tax and regulatory development. A Trust
Administrator must have the desire to learn, increasing his/her
knowledge and expanding his/her responsibilities PHYSICAL
ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION TALKING: Especially
where one must frequently convey detailed or important instructions
or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly. AVERAGE HEARING: Able to
hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary
information. REPETITIVE MOTION: Movements frequently and regularly
required using the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. AVERAGE VISUAL
ABILITIES: Average, ordinary, visual acuity necessary to prepare or
inspect documents or products, or operate machinery. PHYSICAL
STRENGTH: Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Exerts up to 10
lbs. of force occasionally.(Almost all office jobs.) WORKING
CONDITIONS NONE: No hazardous or significantly unpleasant
conditions (such as in a typical office). MENTAL ACTIVITIES AND
REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply
common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two step
instructions and to deal with ordinary, standardized situations.
MATHEMATICS ABILITY: Ability to perform very basic math skills
including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing two-digit
numbers; the four basic arithmetic operations with money; and
operations with units such as inch, foot, yard; ounce, and pound
(or their metric counterparts). LANGUAGE ABILITY: Ability to use
passive vocabulary of 5,000-6,000 words; read at a slow rate; and
define unfamiliar words in dictionaries for meaning, spelling, and
pronunciation. Ability to write complex sentences, using proper
punctuation, and using adjectives and adverbs. Ability to
communicate in complex sentences, using normal word order with
present and past tenses and good vocabulary. Hours: Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. 40 hours per week.
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