Joseph Benedetto, C AI A, M CSI
About Joseph Benedetto, C AI A, M CSI
Joseph Benedetto is an Authorized Officer in Securities Lending Settlements at UBS, where he has worked since 2017. He has extensive experience in finance and project management, having held various positions at notable financial institutions and served in the US Air Force Reserve.
Work at UBS
Joseph Benedetto has been serving as an Authorized Officer in Securities Lending Settlements at UBS since 2017. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing securities lending operations and ensuring efficient settlement processes. His tenure at UBS spans over seven years, during which he has contributed to the firm's securities lending strategies and operational efficiencies in the United States.
Previous Employment History
Prior to his current position at UBS, Joseph held various roles in the finance and technology sectors. He worked at Deutsche Bank as an Associate and Team Lead in Global Prime Brokerage from 2012 to 2015. He also served as a Senior Associate and Project Manager at BNY Mellon for a brief period in 2015. His experience includes positions at BNP Paribas Securities Services, Charles Schwab, and Equity Trust, where he focused on account management, structured finance, and project management.
Education and Expertise
Joseph Benedetto holds a Master of Science in Banking & Finance from the Luxembourg School of Finance, which he completed from 2006 to 2008. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in International Business Management from the University of Maryland Global Campus. Additionally, he has an Associate of Arts in Accounting from the University of Maryland University College and an Associate of Applied Science in Avionic Systems Technology from the Community College of the Air Force. He further enhanced his skills with a Professional Certificate in Advanced Project Management from Stanford University.
Military Service
Joseph served in the US Air Force Reserve from 1997 to 2007 as an F-16 Avionics Technician. His military experience also includes working as an F-15 Avionics Technician from 1993 to 1997. This decade-long service in the Air Force provided him with technical expertise and discipline, which he later applied in his civilian career.
International Experience
Joseph has significant international experience, having worked in Germany, Luxembourg, and Saudi Arabia. His roles included positions as a Supervisory Accounting Assistant at The Exchange in Germany and as an Account Manager for Global Custody at BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg. This diverse background has equipped him with a global perspective in finance and operations.