Trainee Officer, Client Corporate Governance (RBC International Trusts)

Location: Saint Helier, Jersey

Job Description

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.

Job Skills

Communication, Data Entry, Detail-Oriented, Email Services, Office Administration, Presentation Software, Spreadsheet Software, Teamwork, Time Management, Word Processing Software

Additional Job Details

Address

GASPÉ HOUSE, 66-72 ESPLANADE:SAINT HELIER

City

Saint Helier

Country

Jersey

Work hours/week

36.25

Employment Type

Full time

Platform

WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Job Type

Regular

Pay Type

Salaried

Posted Date

2026-10-21

Application Deadline

2026-11-05

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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