Director of Trust Administration

Responsibilities

• Oversee all trust administration operations, ensuring efficient, accurate, and compliant delivery of custody and fiduciary services
• Lead and develop a team of trust officers, establishing performance standards and professional development programs
• Design and implement operational workflows, policies, and procedures that scale with business growth
• Serve as a designated fiduciary officer in accordance with OCC requirements and trust company charter
• Exercise fiduciary authority for client accounts, ensuring adherence to trust agreements and applicable laws
• Ensure trust operations comply with all applicable federal and state regulations, including OCC guidance
• Partner with Compliance and Legal teams to implement regulatory changes and maintain examination readiness
• Identify, assess, and mitigate operational and fiduciary risks within the trust function

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Law, or a related field
• Minimum 7 years of experience in trust administration
• At least 3 years of experience in a leadership capacity
• Proven experience serving as a fiduciary officer in a regulated trust company or bank trust department
• Deep knowledge of trust law, fiduciary principles, and regulatory requirements (OCC, state trust regulations)
• Strong understanding of custody operations and asset servicing

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with digital asset custody, blockchain technology, or cryptocurrency ecosystems
• Background working with OCC-regulated institutions or state-chartered trust companies
• Advanced degree or professional certifications such as CTFA, CFP, or JD
• Experience implementing technology solutions to enhance trust operations

Benefits

• Competitive base salary, bonus, and stock options
• 100% company-paid health insurance for employees, spouses/partners, and children (medical, vision, dental, life, FSA, HSA)
• 401k company match up to 5%
• Computer equipment and workplace furniture to suit your needs
• Generous paid time off

About the Company

BitGo is the leading infrastructure provider of digital asset solutions, delivering custody, wallets, staking, trading, financing, and settlement services from regulated cold storage. As the operational backbone of the digital economy, BitGo serves thousands of institutions and millions of retail investors worldwide.