Stress Testing Risk Specialist

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Krakow-based opportunity with the possibility to work 80% remotely!

As a Stress Testing Risk Specialist, you will be working for our client, a leading global financial institution focused on optimizing risk management strategies. This role involves enhancing and implementing the Stress Testing Framework to ensure effective regulatory reporting and risk assessment. You will collaborate with various Risk Stewards and senior stakeholders to maintain consistency across regions and support the institution’s readiness for potential stress scenarios.

Your main responsibilities:

• Implementing and optimizing the Stress Testing Framework for effective risk management
• Coordinating with Risk Stewards to ensure timely delivery of Stress Testing activities
• Reviewing stress testing processes and associated controls, including scenario selection and assumptions
• Performing and documenting independent analysis on stress model assumptions
• Reviewing Balance Sheet and Cost Projections processes across global business lines
• Supporting the institution’s preparedness for stress scenarios, recovery phases, or resolution
• Overseeing Strategic Management Actions processes and controls
• Maintaining active dialogue with various Risk Stewards, CROs, CFOs, and functions
• Supporting the Assurance team and reviewing their outputs to enhance the control environment
• Monitoring and tracking issues related to Stress Testing risks across various control areas
• Contributing to the Risk and Control Library, providing guidance on continuous monitoring expectations
• Reviewing and challenging Risk and Control Assessments, including inherent and residual risks

You’re ideal for this role if you have:

• Excellent knowledge of Treasury Risks
• Strong working knowledge of Stress Testing regulations and processes
• High level of professionalism and competency in risk measures, processes, monitoring, and management
• Ability to form effective relationships and influence senior-level stakeholders
• In-depth knowledge of the external environment including regulatory and political landscapes
• Experience with Operating Model Re-engineering
• Advanced analytical skills and experience in change management and implementation
• Overall financial services industry knowledge with specific functional expertise
• Proven experience in Treasury or Treasury Risk Management within a large financial organization
• Ability to understand cross-functional linkages and interdependencies within a large financial organization
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiating skills
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities
• Experience leading large teams and managing remote resources
• Ability to motivate and lead people using appropriate management styles
• Proven ability to maintain a global perspective while working across regions
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and sponsors

It is a strong plus if you have:

• An undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a relevant numerate subject
• Qualifications in accounting and/or finance
• Advanced judgmental skills to identify and resolve problems
• Working in a Dynamic Environment experience

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We would like to meet you. If you are interested please apply and attach your CV in English or Polish, including a statement that you agree to our processing and storing of your personal data. You can always also apply by sending us an email at recruitment@itds.pl.

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