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.

As Professor Martyn Poliakoff illustrated in a video when he visited a gold vault, bullion is heavy.

Matthew C. Klein tweeted the opening.

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)

Image by Ben Jeffreys. Hat tip Business Insider.