Benson Merrill

Benson Merrill is currently a Model Risk Management Analyst at Zions Bancorporation, focusing on the validation and governance of the Bank's models. Previously, Benson served as a Compliance and Risk Analyst at Goldman Sachs, where responsibilities included managing information barriers, ensuring regulatory compliance, and coordinating with stakeholders. Experience also includes a role as a Math Analyst at HiFi Finance, developing mathematical models for a DeFi protocol, and earlier positions in security consulting and research. Academic background features a degree in Applied Mathematics from Brigham Young University, where Benson also contributed to research on the Four Color Theorem and supported the learning of calculus concepts as a teaching assistant.