Estate Administrator II

Estate Administrator We are seeking an experienced Estate Settlement Administrator to manage the full lifecycle of estate administration for high-net-worth clients (typically $3MM+ estates). This role is hands-on and focused on estate settlement. Key Responsibilities - Lead estate settlement from start to finish: identify/marshal assets, review legal documents, review income and estate tax returns, review accounting, and oversee distributions - Coordinate with outside counsel, ensuring legal documents are completed accurately - Partner with accountants, appraisers, and internal teams - Serve as primary contact for beneficiaries and external partners - Collaboration with Trust Officers on interim trust administration - Ensure compliance, risk management, and fee oversight - Mentor junior team members Education and Experience Required: - Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years’ estate and trust settlement administrative experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 7 years’ higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 3 years’ estate and trust settlement administrative experience Education and Experience Preferred: - Background from banks, law firms, or fiduciary environments preferred - Experience working with high-net-worth clients - Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills - JD or advanced credentials a plus Work Environment - Full-time, in-office role (collaborative team of ~4) - Limited client-facing in-office interaction #LI-LA1 M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $74,600.00 - $124,400.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation. Location: Stuart, Florida, United States of America