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Senior Personal Trust Assistant

Associated Bank · Green Bay, WI

Posted Jul 23, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

Behavioral

Tell me about a time you caught an error in an account or document before it caused a problem.

attention to detail and whether they take initiative to catch mistakes rather than just process paperwork

Tell me about a time you had to work with people in other departments, like legal or credit, to get something resolved for a client.

cross-functional collaboration skills, since this role sits between clients and multiple internal teams

Tell me about a time you noticed suspicious or unusual account activity. What did you do?

whether they take compliance monitoring seriously and know the reporting path

What draws you to trust and fiduciary work specifically, rather than another area of banking?

genuine motivation and whether they see this as a career path or just a job

Tell me about a time a client or coworker was difficult to work with. How did you keep the relationship intact?

relationship management and emotional steadiness, since the role is built on client trust and internal partnerships

Technical

What do you understand fiduciary duty to mean in the context of managing someone else's trust account, and how does it shape the day to day decisions you'd make?

whether they grasp the legal and ethical weight of the role, not just the administrative tasks

Describe your experience reviewing trust documents. What are you actually looking for when you go through one?

real hands-on familiarity with trust document structure versus surface-level exposure

How do you keep track of account maintenance tasks, like openings, closings, and documentation updates, when you're juggling several accounts at once?

organizational systems and reliability with routine but high-stakes administrative work

Have you worked with anti-money laundering or Bank Secrecy Act requirements before? Walk me through what that looked like day to day.

actual regulatory exposure versus just having heard the terms

Situational

Walk me through how you'd handle a request from a Relationship Manager to open a new trust account by end of day, when you also have three distribution requests due for other clients.

how the candidate prioritizes competing deadlines under real workload pressure

A client calls upset because a distribution from their trust hasn't arrived on time. How do you handle that call?

client service instincts and composure when someone is frustrated about money

If you were asked to help prepare financial planning materials or a presentation for a client meeting but weren't given much lead time, how would you approach it?

ability to support relationship managers under time pressure while maintaining quality

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The full job description

As published by Associated Bank.

At Associated Bank we strive to create an inclusive culture where different perspectives are valued and recognized as strengths critical to our success. If you thrive in an environment where your growth and development are encouraged and supported, then Associated Bank may be the right place for you. Associated Bank requires you to directly represent yourself and your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process. Associated Bank conducts a thorough background check on all new hires. Join Associated Bank as a Personal Trust Associate, where you'll support Relationship Managers and help deliver exceptional service to Personal Trust and agency clients. In this role, you will coordinate daily trust account administration, solve complex client issues, and ensure accounts are managed accurately and compliantly. This position offers opportunities to expand your trust and fiduciary expertise while building strong client and partner relationships. • Coordinate daily administration activities for personal trust and agency accounts, ensuring timely and accurate execution of client requests. • Support Relationship Managers with client service, financial planning materials, presentations, reporting, and business development efforts. • Manage account maintenance activities, including account openings and closings, cash processing, distributions, and documentation updates. • Partner with clients and internal teams to resolve operational issues and deliver an exceptional customer experience. • Review trust documents and account information to support compliance with fiduciary standards, legal requirements, and trust provisions. • Monitor account activity and records to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to risk and regulatory guidelines. • Collaborate with internal partners across legal, credit, customer care, and other areas to address complex transactions and service needs. • Assist with process improvements, special projects, and administration of a small portfolio of trust relationships under guidance. Education & Experience Required • Associate’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Paralegal Studies, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. • 4+ years of banking, office administration, or paralegal experience. • Less than 2 years of trust and investment experience. • Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills. Preferred • Certified Trust and Financial Advisor (CTFA) designation. • Experience working with trust administration, fiduciary services, or wealth management clients. • Knowledge of trust regulations, fiduciary standards, and trust account administration. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified parties, including but not limited to people returning to the workforce, people with disabilities, those without a college degree, and veterans or those with military experience. In addition to core traditional benefits, we take pride in offering benefits for every stage of life.  • Retirement savings including both 401(k) and Pension plans.  • Paid time off to volunteer in your community.  • Opportunities to connect with others through our diversity-focused Colleague Resource Groups.  • Competitive salaries with professional development and advancement opportunities.  • Bonus benefits including well-being programs and incentives, parental leave, an employee stock purchase plan, military benefits and much more.   • Personal banking, loan, investment and insurance benefits.  Associated Bank serves more than 120 communities throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, and Missouri and we consider our colleagues critical to our continued success. See why our colleagues continually vote us a best place to work in the Midwest. Join our community on  Facebook ,  LinkedIn  and  X .   Compliance Statement Associated Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We support a work environment where colleagues are respected and given the opportunity to perform to their fullest potential. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Fully complies with all applicable enterprise policies and procedures. Acts in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations as outlined in training materials, including but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act. Responsible for reporting suspicious activity to Financial Intelligence. Responsible to report all customer complaints as prescribed and procedure violations to management or HR. Responsible to report ethical concerns as needed to Associated Bank’s anonymous Ethics Hotline. Associated Bank provides additional assistance throughout the application, interview and hiring process. Please contact  leavesandaccommodations@associatedbank.com  if you need an accommodation at any time during the process. Associated Banc-Corp participates in the E-Verify Program. E-Verify Notice  English or Spanish . Know Your Right to Work  English  or  Spanish . Associated Bank is Pay Transparency  compliant. The pay range represents anticipated base pay for this role. Actual pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, work location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role. For certain positions, total compensation may also include incentive, commission, or bonus opportunities not reflected in the posted base pay range. $21.54 - $36.92 per hour

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