James Bacha
Fiduciary Professional
Yorba Linda,CA
Summary
Accomplished fiduciary manager with expertise in risk assessment and team leadership at Wells Fargo. Streamlined processes, reducing account review time by 50%. Enhanced operational efficiency through collaboration and compliance auditing. Proven track record in investment management and client relationship building, driving success in complex fiduciary accounts.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fiduciary Manager
Wells Fargo & Company
Long Beach
09.2016 - 12.2024
- Led team of professionals to meet client and regulatory requirements for complex fiduciary and investment accounts.
- Collaborated with sales, regulatory, risk, and compliance teams to ensure operational efficiency.
- Developed streamlined processes, reducing account review time from days to hours.
- Coordinated with internal and external auditors to uphold compliance standards.
Senior Fiduciary Officer
Wells Fargo & Company
Long Beach
03.2005 - 09.2016
- Identified risk and regulatory challenges in new fiduciary business to prevent long-term issues.
- Coordinated with sales, risk, legal, and compliance teams to resolve complex matters.
- Led training sessions to enhance team skills and knowledge sharing.
- Assisted colleagues in finding effective solutions to ongoing challenges.
Operations Supervisor
Wells Fargo & Company
Santa Ana
06.1999 - 03.2005
- Resolved complex escalated client needs on retail accounts through effective phone assistance.
- Conducted thorough research to address fraud-related issues on accounts.
- Supported agents in identifying and implementing resolutions for client inquiries.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA06-2003
Skills
- Risk assessment
- Compliance auditing
- Process optimization
- Investment management
- Regulatory reporting
- Client relationship management
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Operational efficiency
- Project management
Certification
- Certified Trust and Financial Advisor (CTFA), American Bankers Association (ABA) held since 2015
Timeline
Fiduciary Manager
Wells Fargo & Company
09.2016 - 12.2024
Senior Fiduciary Officer
Wells Fargo & Company
03.2005 - 09.2016
Operations Supervisor
Wells Fargo & Company
06.1999 - 03.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government
California State University, Fullerton
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