Executive Director- Liquidity Stress Testing

We are working with a leading global financial services group to hire a Head of Liquidity Stress Modelling at Executive Director level, based in London.

We are working with a leading global financial services group to hire a Head of Liquidity Stress Modelling at Executive Director level, based in London.

Key responsibilities:

Strategic framework and methodology

• Own the design and maintenance of liquidity stress testing methodologies covering LCR, NSFR, internal management stresses and recovery / resolution scenarios.

• Ensure alignment between stress testing frameworks, regulatory expectations and business risk appetite.

Model development and governance

• Oversee the build, enhancement and implementation of liquidity stress models across asset classes and legal entities.

• Lead model validation, performance monitoring, benchmarking and back‑testing activities.

Team leadership and business partnership

• Lead and develop a global team of approximately seven specialists across London, New York and Mumbai.

• Promote cross‑regional collaboration, knowledge sharing and consistent methodology.

Skills and experience

We are keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:

• Deep experience in liquidity risk management at major financial institutions, including hands‑on work with stress testing, modelling and regulatory frameworks such as LCR, NSFR and ILAAP.

• Strong familiarity with Global Markets products and their liquidity characteristics, as well as Funds Transfer Pricing mechanisms.

• Advanced capability in model development, validation, governance, back‑testing, statistical modelling and scenario analysis, ideally applied to large, complex datasets.

• Confident use of Python, SQL and R, together with modern analytics and visualisation tools (for example Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx), sufficient to lead and challenge modelling teams.

• Proven track record of leading high‑performing teams across multiple geographies, delivering strategic change in complex organisations.

If you meet the above set criteria, please apply or send a copy of your CV to hadjra.sohawon@robertwalters.com

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