Smiley Benjaminz

Finance professional with a Master of Science in Finance and hands-on experience in currency processing, financial reconciliation, high-value asset verification, vault operations, risk controls, and regulated banking environments. Experienced in processing high-volume U.S. currency, operating automated banknote processing equipment, reconciling exceptions, identifying counterfeit and unfit notes, and documenting shortages and overages. Proven ability to maintain accuracy, confidentiality, and strict control procedures in high-security financial operations.

Currency Processing (Contract) at Federal Reserve Bank of New York (2026-07 – Present)

• Process high-volume bulk currency deposits through automated banknote processing systems while maintaining strict accuracy, accountability, and security controls.
• Prepare currency for processing by verifying denominations, straps, bundles, and deposit information and identifying notes requiring additional review.
• Operate the Banknote Processing System (BPS) to process currency and identify notes requiring verification due to potential counterfeiting, unfitness, or processing exceptions.
• Use the Reconciliation Machine (RC) to reconcile and destroy counterfeit and unfit currency in accordance with established Federal Reserve procedures and security controls.
• Verify BPS and RC exceptions and investigate discrepancies identified during currency processing and reconciliation.
• Detect and document counterfeit currency and follow established procedures for segregation, reconciliation, and destruction.
• Identify, investigate, and record bank deposit shortages, overages, and other differences resulting from currency verification.
• Maintain accurate processing and reconciliation records supporting auditability, internal controls, and operational accuracy.
• Perform work in a highly controlled, security-sensitive environment requiring exceptional attention to detail, confidentiality, and adherence to established procedures.

Vault Clerk (Contract) at Citibank (2025-11 – 2026-01)

• Verified and reconciled high-value securities by matching CUSIP numbers, serial numbers, denominations, and supporting documentation within a controlled vault environment.
• Maintained accurate vault inventories under strict dual-control procedures and internal security protocols.
• Identified discrepancies and supported internal and external audit activities by documenting findings and assisting with operational issue resolution.
• Processed and validated high-value financial instruments, ensuring accuracy of principal amounts and supporting documentation.
• Maintained confidentiality, security, and compliance standards while handling sensitive financial assets and records.

Bank Teller at Wells Fargo (2023-02 – 2024-07)

• Processed high-volume deposits, withdrawals, payments, and other financial transactions while maintaining accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Verified customer identities, documentation, and transaction information in accordance with banking regulations and internal controls.
• Balanced cash and supported daily branch operations, including cash handling, vault coordination, and transaction reconciliation.
• Identified unusual or complex account activity and escalated issues to senior staff when appropriate.
• Maintained strict adherence to risk management, security, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance requirements.

Master of Science in Finance – Stony Brook University (2025)

Bachelor of Science in Finance – Stony Brook University (2023)

Associate of Arts in Social Science – Westchester Community College (2021)