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Trust Officer

@ Royal Bank of Canada

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Full-time2+ years experience
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Overview

Royal Bank of Canada is hiring a Trust Officer in Halifax to manage estate, trust and protection mandate accounts for high net worth clients. The role involves building long-term client relationships, cross-selling RBC Wealth Management services and mentoring team members. The posting states a full-time salaried position of 37.5 hours per week with a deadline of November 11, 2026.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage estate, trust and protection mandate accounts
  • Build and retain a high net worth client portfolio
  • Develop proactive client contact strategies with the next generation
  • Refer clients to appropriate RBC professionals
  • Coach and mentor team members

Requirements summary:

  • 2 to 4 years of related experience
  • College or undergraduate degree
  • STEP certification or working towards it (asset)
  • Estate and trust administration knowledge (asset)

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Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-31
First seen by our source
2026-10-28
Source record updated
2026-11-06

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentBusiness development
Experience2+ years
Hours per week37.5
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsSTEP
EducationCollege diploma (required), Bachelor’s degree (required)
Perks mentionedFlexible hours, Performance bonus, Stock or equity

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Royal Bank of Canada

Stock listing: TSX:RY · NYSE:RY · Source checked: 2026-11-02

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Full company description

Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 94,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada's biggest bank and one of the largest in the world, based on market capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to our more than 17 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 27 other countries. Learn more at rbc.com. We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives through donations, community investments and employee volunteer activities. See how at www.rbc.com/community-social-impact. http://rbc.com/legalstuff. La Banque Royale du Canada est une institution financière mondiale définie par sa raison d'être, guidée par des principes et orientée vers l'excellence en matière de rendement. Notre succès est attribuable aux quelque 94 000+ employés qui mettent à profit leur créativité et leur savoir faire pour concrétiser notre vision, nos valeurs et notre stratégie afin que nous puissions contribuer à la prospérité de nos clients et au dynamisme des collectivités. Selon la capitalisation boursière, nous sommes la plus importante banque du Canada et l'une des plus grandes banques du monde. Nous avons adopté un modèle d'affaires diversifié axé sur l'innovation et l'offre d'expériences exceptionnelles à nos plus de 17 millions de clients au Canada, aux États Unis et dans 27 autres pays. Pour en savoir plus, visitez le site rbc.com/francais Nous sommes fiers d'appuyer une grande diversité d'initiatives communautaires par des dons, des investissements dans la collectivité et le travail bénévole de nos employés. Pour de plus amples renseignements, visitez le site www.rbc.com/collectivite-impact-social. https://www.rbc.com/conditions-dutilisation/

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Business categories
  • Wealth Management
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  • Banking
  • Payments
  • Asset Management
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Other recorded names
  • Royal Bank of Canada
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Specialties
  • finance
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  • financial planning
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Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 94,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada's biggest bank and one of the largest in the world, based on market…

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Company size10,001+ employees
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Job description

Job Description

What is the opportunity?


As a Trust Officer, you will create an exceptional client experience by providing superior service and a complete range of estate and trust solutions that meet client needs. You will achieve business results in partnership with the team by identifying, growing, and retaining a long-term profitable high net worth (HNW) portfolio of clients. By leveraging cross-selling opportunities, you will manage and develop strong relationships with existing and prospective clients and centres of influence.

By joining RBC Royal Trust, you will have direct impact on improving the lives of clients by helping settle their estates, protecting their legacies, and improving the communities in which they live. We are a team committed to helping clients achieve peace of mind now and for the future.

Please visit: https://royaltrust.rbcwealthmanagement.com for more information.


What will you do?


  • Handle estate, trust, and protection mandate accounts
  • Create an exceptional client experience by providing superior service and comprehensive fiduciary solutions that meet the needs and goals of clients
  • Develop proactive client contact strategies to ensure the broadening of the client relationship to the next generation and with RBC Wealth Management
  • Ensure client strategic objectives are known and reviewed, and a documented client action plan is set up customized to the client’s unique situation
  • Identify any referral opportunities to appropriate professionals across the RBC network
  • Ensure the process for obtaining new business is efficient and seamless for the client and their professional advisors
  • Demonstrate a commitment to taking ownership and accountability for efficient client problem resolution
  • Responsible for overall client relationship management and acting as the representative of the client portfolio
  • Assist and mentor team members in achieving their potential through effective coaching, mentoring, communication, and training and development activities

What do you need to succeed?

Must haves:


  • 2 - 4 years of related experience
  • College or Undergraduate degree

Nice-to-have

  • Possess or working towards STEP Certification/Designation
  • Previous experience or general knowledge of estate and trust related administration

What’s 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 Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
  • Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
  • Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
  • Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
  • Opportunities to do challenging work
  • Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities

Job Skills

Commercial Acumen, Customer Service Management, Decision Making, Negotiation, Performance Management (PM), Perseverance and Follow-Through, Process Management, Sales, Sales Activities, Sales Channels, Sales Forecasting, Team Management

Additional Job Details

Address:

1959 UPPER WATER ST, UNIT 1400:HALIFAX

City:

Halifax

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-10-28

Application Deadline:

2026-11-11

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Our Employment Opportunities

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

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