Head of Trust & Fiduciary Services (PB) Salary

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Also Known As

Director of Trust Services (PB), Head of Fiduciary (WM), Chief Fiduciary Officer (PB), Head of Trust Company (PB)

What Does a Head of Trust & Fiduciary Services (PB) Do?

The Head of Trust & Fiduciary Services (PB) operates within private banks, wealth management firms, and trust companies, serving high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients with investment advisory, estate planning, and banking services. Classified at the Director level, this position draws from a very tight candidate market, making targeted sourcing and competitive compensation critical for successful placements.

What Drives Head of Trust & Fiduciary Services (PB) Compensation?

The median (P50) compensation for a Head of Trust & Fiduciary Services (PB) is $395,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $130,000 to $280,000. Pay variation across this range is primarily driven by book size and client AUM, revenue generated, client segment (HNW vs. UHNW), product complexity, regulatory licensing, and the firm's compensation model (salary + bonus vs. revenue share).

Head of Trust & Fiduciary Services (PB) Career Path

Professionals who move into Head of Trust & Fiduciary Services (PB) roles most commonly come from institutional banking, financial advisory, trust and estate law, investment management, or family office operations. From this position, the typical trajectory leads toward managing director and market head positions, regional leadership, or transitioning to independent RIA or multi-family office platforms.

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