Director of Trust Administration

The role

The Director of Trust Administration leads operational oversight of trust administration functions with direct fiduciary responsibility for client accounts. This role involves managing trust operations, serving as a fiduciary officer, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

What you will do

• Oversee all trust administration operations
• Lead and develop a team of trust officers
• Design and implement operational workflows, policies, and procedures
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators for trust operations
• Collaborate with technology, legal, and compliance teams
• Serve as a designated fiduciary officer in accordance with OCC requirements
• Exercise fiduciary authority and responsibility for client accounts
• Review and approve account openings, transactions, and material decisions
• Ensure trust operations comply with all applicable federal and state regulations
• Contribute to the development and execution of strategic initiatives

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Law, or related field
• Minimum 7 years of experience in trust administration
• At least 3 years in a leadership capacity
• Proven experience serving as a fiduciary officer in a regulated trust company, bank trust department, or similar institution
• Deep knowledge of trust law, fiduciary principles, and regulatory requirements (OCC, state trust regulations)
• Demonstrated success building and leading high-performing teams in a regulated environment
• Strong understanding of custody operations, asset servicing, and client relationship management
• Excellent judgment, integrity, and commitment to fiduciary standards

Nice to have

• Advanced degree or professional certifications (CTFA, CFP, JD)
• Experience with digital asset custody, blockchain technology, or cryptocurrency ecosystems
• Background working with OCC-regulated institutions or state-chartered trust companies
• Familiarity with institutional client servicing and complex custody arrangements
• Experience implementing technology solutions to enhance trust operations
• Professional network within the trust and custody industry

Benefits

• Competitive base salary, bonus, and stock options
• 100% company-paid health insurance for employee, spouse/partner, and children (medical, vision, dental, life, FSA, HSA)
• 401k company match up to 5%
• Computer equipment and workplace furniture to suit your needs
• Generous paid time off

About the company

BitGo is the digital asset infrastructure company delivering custody, wallets, staking, trading, financing, stablecoins, and settlement services from regulated cold storage. The company serves thousands of institutions and millions of investors worldwide.