Trust Investment Associate / Relationship Manager

• Cultivate and retain long-term relationships with private clients and trust families through proactive communication and highly personalized service.
• Conduct regular client reviews to discuss financial goals, risk tolerance, liquidity needs, portfolio performance, and changes in family or financial circumstances.
• Respond promptly to inquiries about portfolios, account activity, and market conditions; research and resolve complex or escalated service issues.
• Identify opportunities to deepen relationships and connect clients with appropriate investment, trust, and wealth management resources.
• Coordinate with clients’ attorneys, accountants, and other professional advisors, as authorized, to support a consistent client experience.

• Monitor portfolios for alignment with applicable trust provisions, regulatory requirements, and firm policies; document fiduciary reviews and delegated advisor oversight.
• Track private investment capital calls, distributions, valuations, and registration changes, coordinating funding and documentation with the appropriate teams.

• Coordinate rebalancing, tactical adjustments with delegated authority; communicate authorized trade instructions to Operations and Analysts.

• Serve as the lead investment contact for assigned relationships and support portfolio oversight consistent with investment objectives, risk tolerance, liquidity needs, and fiduciary guidelines.
• Review portfolio performance, allocations, and investment suitability; support due diligence on public securities, private equity, private debt, real estate, and other alternative investments.
• Coordinate rebalancing, tactical adjustments, and model implementation within approved investment programs.

• Prepare client portfolio reviews, and meeting presentations that clearly explain investment results, positioning, and relevant account activity.
• Prepare investment reports and presentation materials for the Trust Investment Committee and trust board-level oversight, as assigned.
• Participate in DAIC quarterly asset allocation meetings; coordinate follow-up items and communicate relevant information to internal partners.

• Coordinate new client onboarding, asset transfers, account openings, third-party account setups, and ongoing account maintenance.
• Partner with Compliance, Operations, Trust, and investment teams to complete client requests accurately and promptly.
• Maintain complete and accurate records, including client communications, approvals, reviews, and follow-up tasks.
• Perform duties within the authority, licensing, and supervision applicable to each DTC or DAIC capacity; escalate matters requiring additional approval or specialized expertise.

• Bachelor’s degree; finance, economics, accounting, or a related field preferred.
• Active and valid FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 registrations or willingness to obtain in one year.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in wealth management, trust services, or a similar client-facing investment role.
• Strong written and verbal communication, analytical judgment, attention to detail, and organizational skills; ability to manage competing priorities and resolve complex client needs.
• Professionalism, discretion, and a commitment to protecting confidential client information.

• Knowledge of trust structures, estate planning concepts, fiduciary investment oversight, and private or alternative investments.
• Working knowledge of wealth management products, portfolio concepts, and retirement planning, including IRAs, 401(k) rollovers, and income distribution planning.
• Experience with Salesforce, Orion, or comparable CRM and investment reporting platforms, and collaborating across trust, investment, compliance, and operations teams.

Dunham offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees who regularly work more than 30 hours per week. Interns and temporary employees are not eligible for these benefits.

Health & Welfare

Medical, Dental & Vision (choices vary by state)
Life and AD&D Insurance (company paid)
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability (company paid)
Flexible Spending Plan (FSA)
Employee Assistance Plan (company paid)
Domestic Partner benefits
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Other Great Benefits!

401(k) Plan with generous company match
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday benefits
Company-Sponsored Events