
Manager, Stress Testing Oversight
- Luxembourg
- CDI
- Temps-plein
- Define the specifications and methodology for the stress testing program, ensuring alignment with ECB and other applicable EU regulatory requirements, in particular for systemically important institutions.
- Lead the coordination and definition of key stress testing assumptions (macro, idiosyncratic, and reverse stress scenarios) with internal stakeholders and expert teams across risk, finance, and business lines.
- Oversee and ensure the ongoing adequacy, calibration, and fit-for-purpose operation of stress testing models and engines.
- Interpret, review, and document all stress test results, including the rationale for key assumptions and their impacts on capital, liquidity, and solvency positions.
- Present stress testing methodology and outcomes to senior management, risk committees, and regulatory bodies (ECB, CSSF) as required, articulating material risks and model limitations in a clear and concise manner.
- Maintain up-to-date documentation and process control for all elements of the stress testing lifecycle, including scenario selection, data inputs, model parameters, and reporting outputs.
- Monitor market and regulatory developments, proactively enhancing the stress testing framework to ensure best-in-class standards and ongoing regulatory compliance (ECB Guide on ICAAP/ILAAP, EBA Guidelines, CRR).
- Assist with the integration of stress testing outcomes into risk appetite, capital planning, recovery planning, and other strategic processes (e.g., ICAAP/ILAAP, SREP submissions).
- Support ad hoc regulatory data requests, internal reviews, audits, and examinations related to stress testing frameworks and outcomes.
- 7+ years of experience in stress testing, risk management, or quantitative analytics within a regulated EU/EEA banking environment, ideally with direct exposure to ECB SSM supervision.
- Proven track record in leading or coordinating stress testing or capital planning projects
- Hands-on experience with quantitative modeling and scenario design.
- Master’s degree in finance, economics, quantitative discipline, or related field; professional certification (CFA, FRM, PRM, CQF) advantageous.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with outstanding verbal and written communication abilities.
- Capacity to interpret complex technical results for diverse audiences up to senior executive and regulator level.
- Proven experience working in a fast-paced, international environment, managing multiple stakeholders and deadlines.