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Where Are They Now: Samuel Stone, C’93

According to Samuel Stone, C’93, a typical day at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York is just as frantic and dynamic as one would expect. “I’m most concerned with finding a solution that is best for everyone, and ensuring that everyone has their voice heard. These are values that the Mount instilled in me.”

“It’s always hectic and even a little crazy—in the best possible way. Things seem to come together at the last minute. It’s exciting and engaging,” Stone said. As a senior examiner for the Financial Institution Supervision Group (FISG), Stone’s primary responsibility is to oversee banks and insurance companies to assure compliance with financial policies and mandates. Stone visits different institutions and meets with some of the firm’s top executives. He also spends much of his time researching and analyzing data. Stone’s cooperative, collaborative approach to his job prioritizes input from his colleagues, and he enjoys mentoring new workers, values he attributes to his time on Mary’s mountain. Stone also credits his Mount experience with providing him with the broad, open-minded perspective he needs to be successful. “My college experience caused me to develop innovative ways of thinking and processing ideas and information,” he said. “This allows me to see new, unique ways to approach problems and circumstances.” After the Mount, Stone held a number of different positions with various companies. He started out in internal auditing, then moved onto the U.S. Treasury Department. “At the Treasury Department, I was sent on assignment to places I never imagined I’d get to visit: Ethiopia, Uganda, Senegal, Bangladesh, Argentina. I got to glimpse through a different cultural window and meet major figures in international finance and diplomacy. I knew after my first trip that I wanted to continue traveling for work.”

One of his favorite assignments was an 18-month posting in Switzerland as an audit manager for the Bank of International Settlements.

Although Stone enjoyed his international travels, he also appreciates his current tasks stateside.

“I find it very rewarding—just knowing how important my work is and that I am performing a public service by going to work each day. It inspires me to do my best.”

Stone’s love of travel began with an 18-month assignment at the Bank of International Settlements in Switzerland.

Where are they now?

WHO /// Samuel Stone, C’93, Accounting major

WHERE /// Senior Examiner, Financial Institution Supervision Group (FISG) at Federal Reserve Bank of New York