Director, The Operational Risk Stress Testing and Scenario Analysis

Responsibilities

Set the vision, strategy, and framework for the Operational Risk scenario analysis program, aligning to BNYâs enterprise risk framework, strategic pillars, and regulatory expectations.

Lead the operational risk stress testing program, including CCAR, in coordination with other Risk and Finance teams.

Cook scenario analysis activities across first and second lines of defense, ensuring robust challenge, transparency, and effective handoffs from risk identification through quantification and reporting.

Drive transformation of methodologies, data, and tooling (including process automation, documentation standards, and governance routines) to improve accuracy, scalability, and timeliness.

Oversee end-to-end program execution: scenario design, facilitation of workshops, quantification approaches, controls, documentation, and executive-level reporting.

Engage senior stakeholders (risk owners, business leaders, finance, compliance, audit) to socialize findings, influence actions, and support remediation plans; prepare materials for risk committees and executive forums.

Ensure comprehensive governance and control discipline, including model/methodology challenge, validation, audit readiness, and adherence to internal policies, standards, and procedures.

Monitor emerging risks, industry trends, and regulatory developments; proactively update scenario libraries and stress narratives to reflect evolving risk landscapes.

Represent the program in regulatory interactions and internal assurance reviews as needed, ensuring clear articulation of frameworks, assumptions, and outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelorâs degree in finance, Risk Management, Economics, Business, Engineering, or related field.

12+ years of experience in operational risk, enterprise risk, scenario analysis, stress testing, or related risk management roles within financial services.

Strategic leadership and vision-setting with strong execution discipline and program management skills.

Exceptional stakeholder engagement, communication, and executive presentation capabilities.

Deep understanding of operational risk, scenario design/quantification, and first/second line coordination practices.

Transformation mindset: process re-engineering, control design, and continuous improvement.

Analytical rigor, critical thinking, and problem-solving with attention to detail and documentation quality.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with operational risk frameworks and capital activities (e.g., Basel/ICAAP/CCAR), risk quantification methodologies, and governance in large financial institutions.

Familiarity with data and analytics for scenario analysis.