Trust Assets Manager

Commercial Trust responsibilities. 

• Conduct land and corporate searches at the land registry, CAC, and other relevant agencies to verify the authenticity and ownership of pledged assets. 
• Ensure proper title perfection, registration of mortgages, and maintenance of custody of title documents. 
• Keep a register and track asset valuation, premium payment and insurance renewals of assets pledged under Trust. 
• Maintain an up-to-date asset register and legal documentation database per Trust transaction. 
• Carry out physical inspections of client assets pledged as security to confirm existence, condition, and value. 
• Keep records of all inspection visits with proof of visit and logged data of activities from the site visitation. 

Private Trust responsibilities. 

• Verify and perfect property titles to ensure they are properly registered in the name of the Trust 
• Ensure all physical assets pledged under Trust are duly transferred the Trust in accordance with Trust Deeds and structure of the Trust 
• Coordinate property valuation, sale, or acquisition on behalf of the Trust, Settlor and/or beneficiaries. 
• Manage real estate properties under Private Trust structures, including overseeing tenancy agreements, rent collections, maintaining fair, wear and tear on properties under administration and property management/maintenance contracts. 
• Keep records of tenants/occupiers – rent commencement and expiration 
• Carry out periodic inspections of Trust assets and maintain records of the visits and action to be taken. 
• Liaise with Property valuation companies for rent assessment/valuation, property valuation and recommendations on the best use of a property based on location and other factors. 
• Make recommendations on property optimization for income generation  
• Liaise with relevant artisans, plumbers, electricians and other workmen. 

Family Office 
 

• Conduct physical inspections of  client’s assets before sign-on and records findings. 
• Verify and perfect property titles to ensure they are properly registered in favour of the Trust or other relevant vehicle. 
• Manage real estate properties under administration including overseeing tenancy agreements, rent collections, and property maintenance contracts. 
• Maintain records of assets, maintenance and ensuring fair wear and tear, insurance premium settlement, selection of insurance companies. 
• Undertake periodic rental valuation, property valuation 
• Set standard procedure for property registration, tenant prospecting, income optimization, insurance, and other relevant activities for the role.  

Qualifications and Experience  

• Must be a lawyer called to the Nigerian Bar.  
• Minimum of three (3) years of post-call experience in property, trust administration, or corporate/commercial law.  
• Must be registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) as an accredited agent.  
• Demonstrated experience in conducting land and corporate searches, title perfection, and asset management will be an added advantage.