US Bank

Corporate Trust Relationship Specialist

Houston, TX Full time

 

At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed.  We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One.

Job Description

The Corporate Trust Relationship Specialist 2 serves as a primary point of contact for assigned clients, managing day-to-day relationship support while overseeing complex deal administration for structured finance transactions (CLOs and specialized Middle Market loans). The Relationship Specialist partners closely with customers and internal teams to resolve issues, support business objectives, and deliver a level of service. The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to independently manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
 

Key Responsibilities

Client Relationship Management & Business Development

  • Retain and deepen existing customer relationships by delivering high-quality service and identifying opportunities for repeat and new business.
  • Act as the primary contact for assigned clients, responding to inquiries, questions, and issues in a timely and professional manner.
  • Develop and execute a structured client calling program to support customer satisfaction, retention, and revenue growth.
  • Partner with market influencers and new business development teams to support cross-selling and expansion of client relationships.
  • Deliver a level of service commensurate with client fee revenue to maximize profitability across a book of accounts.
     

Deal & Account Management

  • Manage and operate approximately 30 active deals across three to four clients, serving as both senior and backup support for key relationships.
  • Oversee daily deal administration activities, including cash files, reporting, and client communications.
  • Ensure all client positions are accurately reflected in internal systems (e.g., CDO Suite), including trades, sales, commitments, and interest accruals.
  • Monitor and resolve portfolio breaks by reconciling asset positions between internal systems, clients, and agents.
     

Transaction Processing & Loan Administration

  • Process and oversee fundings and wire transfers associated with assigned deals, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Manage specialized loan features, including delayed draws and revolving loans, ensuring unfunded commitments are accurately tracked and updated as loans fund.
  • Validate that all asset commitments are 100% accurate, including ongoing monitoring of accruals and payment calculations.
     

Financial Oversight & Fee Management

  • Prepare fee proposals using standard pricing models, with modifications for non-routine or unique responsibilities.
  • Monitor aged receivables reports to understand client receivable status and follow up on outstanding fees in excess of 60 days past due.
     

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Training

  • Partner with internal teams across operations, trust administration, and relationship management to resolve issues and ensure seamless client support.
  • Participate in both deal administration and relationship management activities, reflecting the hybrid nature of the role.
  • Provide job shadowing, training, and onboarding support for new team members, leveraging experience to promote team readiness and consistency.
     
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
- Three to five years of experience in corporate trust and sales activities or related field
 

Preferred Skills/Experience
- Thorough knowledge of account management, trust operations, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements

- Strong project management, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple deals and priorities simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently in a client-facing, deadline-driven environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including strong Excel skills
- Experience with CDO Suite is preferred

 

Location expectations 

This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week.

If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.

Benefits: 

Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following:

  • Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

  • Basic term and optional term life insurance

  • Short-term and long-term disability

  • Pregnancy disability and parental leave

  • 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan

  • Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)

  • Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities

  • Adoption assistance

  • Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

Review our full benefits available by employment status here.

U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.

E-Verify

U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $81,515.00 - $95,900.00

U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.

Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.

Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.