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Posted 30 July, 2026

Executive Director- Liquidity Stress Testing

Robert Walters
London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

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.

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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.

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Key responsibilities:

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Strategic framework and methodology

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

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

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Model development and governance

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

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

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Team leadership and business partnership

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

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    Promote cross-regional collaboration, knowledge sharing and consistent methodology.

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Skills and experience\n

We are keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:

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    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.

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

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

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    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.

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

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If you meet the above set criteria, please apply or send a copy of your CV to

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Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates