Currency Operations Careers
Employees in Currency Operations receive, process, pay out, destroy and validate currency in a highly controlled, regulated and secure environment. They adhere to a strict set of defined rules and regulations. Learn more about working in Currency Operations at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (PDF).
Get a glimpse inside Currency Operations in this video.
Narrator: Working in Currency Operations at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis is a rewarding and challenging career choice.
Some of the tasks in Currency Operations include:
- Preparing currency shipments to banks
- Identifying counterfeit currency
- Verifying deposits
- And entering data into our application system
Employees work in a controlled and secure environment, and strictly follow defined regulations.
Our mission is to ensure that there is always a supply of high-quality U.S. currency available to meet the needs of our customers on a daily basis, and in times of stress.
You'll do well at this job if you're comfortable:
- Operating high-speed equipment
- Working in a results-oriented, collaborative team environment
- Lifting 35-pound bags multiple times per day
- And standing for extended periods of time
At the St. Louis Fed, we strive to foster a strong, vibrant employee culture. It's what makes this a great place to work and helps us achieve our goals. Employees feel appreciated, rewarded and prepared for the future.
Learn more at stlouisfed.org
Key Skills
Successful candidates will be comfortable with the following:
- Operating high-speed equipment
- Adhering to stringent procedures and controls
- Navigating complex inventory tracking systems
- Working in a results-oriented, collaborative team environment
- Standing for extended periods of time
- Punctuality and dependability
- Strong attention to detail
Culture
- Collaboration and teamwork are central to our organization
- Named a Top Workplace in St. Louis
- Work with a diverse team from a variety of backgrounds
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement supports continued learning
- Generous health insurance and retirement plan
- Consistent work schedule
Career Support, Growth and Advancement
- Individual plan for personal development and goals
- Opportunity to engage with other resources in the Bank
- Professional development learning opportunities
In addition to comprehensive benefits, employees enjoy dress-for-your-day attire, discounted parking and bus passes, on-site fitness center (St. Louis), wellness programs and more.
Wonder who works at the St. Louis Fed? Our employees bring diverse experiences and viewpoints. Jobs range from bank examiners to graphic designers, IT professionals to economists.
Diversity isn’t just talked about at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis; it’s practiced in every area of our organization. We believe that our differences are what make us stronger.
