Senior Estate Administrator

At BBH, Partnership is more than a form of ownership—it’s our approach to business and relationships.  We know that supporting your professional and personal goals is the best way to help our clients and advance our business. We take that responsibility seriously. With a 200-year legacy and a shared passion for what’s next, this is the right place to build a fulfilling career.

Join us as a Senior Estate Administrator

Brown Brothers Harriman is currently recruiting a Senior Estate Administrator to join our Trust Company.  In this role you will support the Director of Estate Administration (DEA) and Senior Estate Officers to efficiently administer estates wherein a BBH Trust Company is named as the fiduciary. The Senior Estate Administrator will monitor and assist in the collection and valuation of assets, payment of expenses, preparation of documentation and information for estate and other tax returns, and distribution of estate assets to beneficiaries. The Senior Estate Administrator will be responsible for record keeping and complying with internal and external policies, procedures, and best practices.

Some of your responsibilities Include:

1.  Estate Administration

• Assist with and monitor asset collection and valuations
• Process payment of expenses and maintain appropriate records
• Compile information for the preparation and filing of estate, gift, and income tax returns
• Partner with senior member of department in preparing accountings, making distributions, and settling estate

2. Relationship Management

• Interact directly with co-fiduciaries and beneficiaries
• Collaborate with outside advisors, relationship management teams, and trust officers to deliver comprehensive estate administration services
• Communicate with financial institutions and other vendors to collect assets and pay expenses

3.  Systems, Policies, and Procedures

• Ensure compliance with all internal and external regulatory requirements and standards
• Track important deadlines
• Maintain appropriate estate administrations records
• Assist DEA in developing new department checklists and organizational systems

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or Equivalent
• 5 plus years of estate administration experience required at law firm or financial institution
• Thorough understanding of the estate administration process
• Capacity to work with clients, their advisors and other BBH professionals in a collaborative and advisory role
• Ability to multitask
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Keen attention to detail
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Paralegal Certificate preferred

What We Offer:

• A collaborative environment that enables you to step outside your role to add value wherever you can
• Direct access to clients, information and experts across all business areas around the world
• Opportunities to grow your expertise, take on new challenges, and reinvent yourself—without leaving the firm
• A culture of inclusion that values each employee’s unique perspective
• High-quality benefits program emphasizing good health, financial security, and peace of mind
• Rewarding work with the flexibility to enjoy personal and family experiences at every career stage
• Volunteer opportunities to give back to your community and help transform the lives of others

This role is based in our New York City office and will be a hybrid role, with three days in office.

Salary Range

$100k-$120k base salary + annual bonus target

BBH’s compensation program includes base salary, discretionary bonuses, and profit-sharing. The anticipated base salary range(s) shown above are only for the indicated location(s) and may differ in other locations due to cost of living and labor considerations. Base salaries may vary based on factors such as skill, experience and qualification for the role. BBH's total rewards package recognizes your contributions with more than just a paycheck—providing you with benefits that enhance your experience at BBH from long-term savings, healthcare, and income protection to professional development opportunities and time off, our programs support your overall well-being. 

We value diverse experiences. We value diverse experiences and transferrable skillsets. If your career hasn’t followed a traditional path, includes alternative experiences, or doesn’t meet every qualification or skill listed in the job description, please