Benjamin has been with the Bank of Montreal for nearly a decade. He is responsible for the Canadian macro-economic forecast, as well as currency forecasts. While Canada is his primary focus, he also tracks global developments closely. In addition, Benjamin contributes to the department’s global macro-economic and financial market forecasts. He is the creator and author of Central Bank Dates, co-authors Rates Scenario and regularly contributes to the department's various publications such as AM Notes, Focus and econoFacts. As well, Benjamin is a regular commentator on economic and financial trends to the media.

Benjamin holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Toronto and a Masters degree in Economics from Carleton University.