Are you good at lifting gold bars? The Fed has an opening
Michael Allan McCrae | February 24, 2014
The Federal Reserve Bank is looking for a fit individual who can ". . . physically lift valuables (approximately 50 lbs)."
The job title is gold vault custody analyst whose overall duties is ". . . safekeeping, accounting for and displaying all gold entrusted to the bank.
The candidate looks like he or she will be responsible for tours. The analyst must host foreign dignitaries, VIPs and bank officers. The bank has 25,000 public visitors each year.
Pay is not listed.
The full job posting is here:
Gold Vault Custody Analyst – Financial Services-235024
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Primary Location NY-New York City
Full-time / Part-time Full-time
Employee Status Regular
Overtime Status Non-exempt
Job Type Experienced
Travel No
Shift Day Job
Work Hours 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. (flexible)
Area Overview
The Financial Services Group (FSG) operates and oversees payments system processing for the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The FSG provides depository institutions with various payment services, including electronically transferring funds and distributing and receiving currency and coin and other valuables, as part of its central banking mission to ensure an efficient, effective and accessible payments system. Its goal is to be the most trusted and respected provider of financial services in the world.
An important and unique service provided by the New York Fed is safekeeping Gold. Various foreign governments, central banks, and international organizations entrust the FRBNY with safeguarding and storing their monetary gold reserves. The Gold Vault is currently the world’s largest accumulation of gold, is visited by over 25,000 members of the public each year, and is part of the Cash and Custody Function.
The Gold Vault is currently looking to fill the position of Gold Vault Custody Analyst. A Gold Vault Custody Analyst is charged with performing all of the critical responsibilities associated with safekeeping, accounting for, and displaying all gold entrusted to the FRBNY.
Job Responsibilities
Open & close the Gold Vault on a daily basis
Account for all gold holdings using the Gold Vault System
Coordinate and facilitate periodic audits of gold holdings for various agencies and central banks
Administer the Public Window to receive/pay and account for limited currency and coin transactions
Maintain and update Gold Vault access rosters
Conduct periodic sales of new-issue coins and currency types
Coordinate all arrangements for gold movements and shipments as directed by Central Bank Services
Manage and coordinate allocation of compartments for storage of valuables for various Bank functions
Ensure the Gold Vault stays well-maintained and fully operational
Provide detailed tours of the Gold Vault for foreign dignitaries, VIPs, and Bank Officers and their guests; Coordinate and facilitate public tours given by economic education
Qualifications
Undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well as a member of a team
Able to present and communicate effectively with multiple groups and organizations with the appropriate decorum
Strong coordination skills
Exceptional customer service skills and ability to interact well with a diverse customer/ stakeholder base
Strong analytical thinking and problem solving skills
Strong PC skills to include MS Word, MS Excel, MS Visio, etc.
Strong ability to complete daily tasks and assignments with minimal supervisory intervention
Acute sense of attention to detail and ability to keep detailed notes and records of work performed
Familiarity with basic accounting and record-keeping principles
Ability to work within established guidelines and regulations
Willing to work overtime on a limited, as-needed basis
Able to physically lift valuables (approx 50 lbs)