TRUST MANAGER AT GREENWICH TRUSTEES LIMITED | TRUST MANAGER JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

Greenwich Trustees Limited, a member of the Greenwich Trust Group; one of Nigeria’s leading independent Investment Banking firm, commenced operations in year 2000 as Afribank Trustees & Asset Management Company LTD, a subsidiary of the then Afribank Nigeria PLC. We offer high-level professional services that combine Financial and Investment advice, Trusteeship, Retirement and Estate Planning all of which are offered through boutique products that have been tailored to meet our clients’ need.

Job Description:

We are seeking a high-integrity, legally astute Trust Manager to oversee and coordinate our business activities in Lagos. This role is the strategic guardian of our fiduciary obligations, responsible for managing complex trust structures while ensuring absolute compliance with Nigerian statutory requirements.

As the Trust Manager, you will serve as the primary architect for commercial transaction documents and the lead coordinator for all trust-related business in the region. We are looking for a professional with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and 3–5 years of specialized experience in a Trustee company who possesses a profound understanding of the fiduciary duties and legal complexities of the industry.

Requirements:

1. Fiduciary Governance & Trust Administration

• Business Coordination: Oversee the end-to-end business activities of the company in Lagos, ensuring that all trust assets are managed according to the settlers' intent and legal mandates.

• Trustee Duties: Execute the core duties of a Trustee, including the prudent management of assets, duty of loyalty to beneficiaries, and the impartial administration of trust estates.

• Commercial Drafting: Lead the drafting and review of complex commercial transaction documents, trust deeds, and legal agreements, ensuring they are robust and legally enforceable.

2. Legal Compliance & Risk Mitigation

• Regulatory Oversight: Ensure all trust activities comply with the Investment and Securities Act (ISA), SEC regulations, and other relevant Nigerian laws.

• Risk Assessment: Identify potential legal and financial risks within trust structures and implement preventive measures to protect the company and its beneficiaries.

• Documentation Control: Maintain impeccable records of all trust proceedings, asset valuations, and distributions to ensure full transparency and audit readiness.

3. Strategic Client Advisory

• Consultative Guidance: Act as a senior advisor to high-net-worth individuals and corporate entities, explaining complex trust mechanisms and estate planning strategies.

• Stakeholder Management: Manage relationships with legal counsel, regulators, and financial auditors to ensure seamless business operations in the Lagos office.

Qualifications and Skills:

Professional Profile

• Education: First Degree in Law (LLB) from a reputable Nigerian University (Admission to the Nigerian Bar is a prerequisite).

• Experience: 3–5 years of progressive experience specifically as a Trust Officer within a Trustee Company.

• Drafting Expertise: Proven track record in drafting commercial transaction documents and a clear, practical understanding of the Duties of Trustees.

• Location: Must be resident in or able to work full-time in Lagos.

Core Competencies

• Legal Precision: Exceptional ability to interpret statutes and draft airtight legal instruments.

• Ethical Integrity: A high degree of professionalism and an uncompromising commitment to fiduciary ethics.

• Communication: Sophisticated verbal and written communication skills suitable for high-level corporate and private clients.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr@greenwichtrustees.com using the Job Position as the subject of the email.