What is the opportunity?

We have an exciting opportunity within our RBC International Trusts business in Jersey. We are recruiting for a Trainee Officer to provide statutory oversight and governance support under supervision. You'll work alongside our experienced team to ensure that all fiduciary decisions are properly recorded, compliant with relevant legislation, and aligned with RBC policies and procedures.

This role includes a structured induction and training programme to develop expertise in trust and company administration, along with a mentor.

This is a permanent, full-time role and requires a minimum of 4 days working from the Jersey office.

What will you do?

• Prepare company and trust minutes, resolutions, and ancillary documentation to record directors', shareholders' and trustees' decisions in accordance with relevant legislation and jurisdictional requirements within agreed timelines, with guidance from senior team members
• Maintain accurate statutory records, ensure appropriate sign-off by relevant parties, and update computer systems promptly and accurately
• Arrange certifications of KYC documentation efficiently and within agreed SLA timelines
• Review work for typographical and technical accuracy, and carry out entity reviews as required with support
• Ensure trust company administered companies comply with regulatory and tax filing requirements, maintain good standing, and keep relevant databases and systems up to date for accurate reporting
• Under supervision support with the maintenance of the internal governance registers and report to the Head of TT-CCG
• Develop working knowledge of trust and company law across Jersey, and core foreign jurisdictions through on-the-job training
• Support major business change initiatives and contribute to the delivery of exceptional client service

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• School leaver, graduate, or early-career professional with a willingness to learn
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations proactively
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team while using own initiative
• Strong interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with external and internal contacts
• Proficiency with IT programmes including Word, Excel, Lotus Notes, and similar systems
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in statutory and compliance matters

Nice-to-have

• Interest in studying for an internationally recognised professional qualification such as Associate of the Chartered Institute of Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA) or Member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)
• Any background in trust, company administration, or related administrative roles
• Experience with business change initiatives

What is in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best—progressive thinking to keep growing and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Programme including bonuses, flexible benefits and competitive compensation
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Opportunities to work with the best in the field
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

RBC Group does not accept agency resumés. Please do not forward resumés to our employees or any other company location. RBC Group only pays fees to agencies where a prior agreement exists and does not pay fees related to unsolicited resumés. Please contact the Recruitment function for additional details.

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