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At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through ... Job expectations include reviewing and analyzing trends in stress testing results to understand ...

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through ... Job expectations include reviewing and analyzing trends in stress testing results to understand ...

Produce and maintain high-quality stress testing documentation (methodology narratives, process/run ... Demonstrable experience in an analytical role within a bank or large financial services firm ...

Manager, Stress Testing

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

Support the end-to-end delivery of US HSBC North America Holdings (HNAH) and Group stress testing ... Demonstrable experience in an analytical role within a bank or large financial services firm ...

Produce and maintain high-quality stress testing documentation (methodology narratives, process/run ... Demonstrable experience in an analytical role within a bank or large financial services firm ...

Stress Testing 2nd LOD Lead Analyst

Irving, TX · On-site +1

$144K - $171K/yr

A. seeks a Stress Testing 2nd LOD Lead Analyst for its Irving, TX location. DUTIES: Develop and deliver quantitative approaches for stress scenarios to estimate and forecast potential losses, while ...

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How much do bank stress testing analyst jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for bank stress testing analyst in the United States is $148,129.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $130,000.00 and $165,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a bank stress testing analyst do?

A Bank Stress Testing Analyst is responsible for assessing how banks would cope with adverse economic scenarios, such as recessions or market shocks. They use statistical models and financial data to simulate the potential impact of these scenarios on a bank’s capital, liquidity, and overall stability. Their work helps banks and regulators ensure that financial institutions have enough reserves to withstand unexpected financial stress, and to comply with regulatory requirements. The analyst also prepares reports and recommendations to inform risk management strategies within the bank.

What are some common challenges faced by bank stress testing analysts and how can they be addressed?

Bank Stress Testing Analysts often encounter challenges such as managing tight deadlines during regulatory cycles, integrating complex data from multiple sources, and keeping up with evolving regulatory requirements. Effective communication and collaboration with risk management, finance, and IT teams are crucial for obtaining accurate data and ensuring robust scenario analysis. Staying updated with regulatory guidelines and leveraging automation tools can help streamline processes and reduce manual errors, making the stress testing process more efficient and reliable.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a bank stress testing analyst, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Bank Stress Testing Analyst, you need a strong background in finance, risk management, and quantitative analysis, typically supported by a degree in finance, economics, mathematics, or a related field. Proficiency with financial modeling tools, data analytics software (such as SAS, R, or Python), and knowledge of regulatory requirements like CCAR or DFAST are essential. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills set top performers apart in this role. These skills are crucial for accurately assessing financial risk, ensuring regulatory compliance, and clearly presenting complex findings to stakeholders.

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Infographic showing various Bank Stress Testing Analyst job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 88% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $148,129 per year, or $71.2 per hour.

Stress Testing Consultant

Charlotte, NC • On-site

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago


Job description

Job Description:

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.
Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates' physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits.
We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.
Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.
At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

Job Description:


This job is responsible for building, consolidating and reporting stress testing results for Enterprise Stress Testing management. Key responsibilities include performing complex analysis related to earnings, balance sheet, capital, liquidity as well as associated risk exposure, and providing analytical support for explaining business/forecast strategies in the context of baseline and stress forecast. Job expectations include reviewing and analyzing trends in stress testing results to understand implications, challenges assumptions/results and communicates effectively with business partners.

Team Specific Job Description:

Responsible for developing, consolidating, and communicating enterprise stress testing results to senior Enterprise Scenario Planning and Execution (ESPE) leadership. This role performs complex analysis across earnings, balance sheet, capital, liquidity, and related risk exposures, providing insight into business strategies and performance under baseline and stressed economic conditions. The position requires the ability to evaluate trends, challenge assumptions, and articulate the implications of stress testing results to a wide range of stakeholders. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong analytical, communication, and influencing skills, thrive in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines, and effectively partner across business and risk functions.

Responsibilities:

  • Builds and provides analysis for stress testing reporting
  • Assess trends and provides key data to leaders
  • Conducts complex reviews of earning, balance sheet, capital and liquidity
  • Complies results and delivers to leaders to support overall strategy for stress testing

Team Specific Responsibilities:

The Stress Testing Consultant supports the ESPE Analyst team through both strategic initiatives and the end-to-end stress testing process. This role provides a unique opportunity to gain enterprise-wide exposure to the company's businesses, financial drivers, and risk profile while partnering with leaders across Risk, Finance, Treasury, and the lines of business. The successful candidate will contribute to the review, challenge, analysis, and reporting of stress testing results, support regulatory and governance initiatives, and help drive continuous improvement across the stress testing framework.

  • Perform review and challenge activities for assigned forecasting workstreams, including the assessment of forecast results, key assumptions, model enhancements, and evolving regulatory expectations.
  • Analyze stress testing results to identify trends, emerging risks, and implications for the firm's financial performance and risk profile.
  • Develop strong partnerships with business and risk stakeholders to understand forecasting methodologies, provide effective challenge, and ensure alignment with expectations and deliverables.
  • Contribute to end-to-end review and challenge documentation and governance processes across assigned workstreams.
  • Support the execution of regulatory commitments and continuous improvement efforts, including responses to supervisory feedback and Matters Requiring Attention (MRAs).
  • Enhance ESPE documentation, data transparency, and understanding of key forecasting inputs, methodologies, and assumptions.
  • Assist in the development of management reporting and presentations for senior leadership and governance committees.
  • Perform ad-hoc quantitative and qualitative analyses to support the quarterly stress testing cycle, including earnings, balance sheet, capital, liquidity, and associated risk exposures.
  • Support strategic initiatives that enhance the enterprise stress testing and governance framework.

Required Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of experience in banking, finance, accounting, risk management, or a related field.
  • Advanced Excel skills, Word and PowerPoint proficiency, and coding experience
  • Strong analytical, investigative problem-solving, and decision-making skills
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational, planning, and time management skills.
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with financial regulatory environment (Capital, Liquidity, IRR)
  • Prior corporate finance, stress testing or economic forecasting/research experience
  • MBA/CFA a plus
  • AI prompting

Skills:

  • Controls Management
  • Internal Audit Review
  • Issue Management
  • Monitoring, Surveillance, and Testing
  • Regulatory Relations
  • Benchmarking
  • Data and Trend Analysis
  • Interpret Relevant Laws, Rules, and Regulations
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Risk Management
  • Data Governance
  • Data Modeling
  • Financial Analysis
  • Financial Forecasting and Modeling
  • Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines

Minimum Education Requirement:

  • Undergraduate degree (Bachelor's Degree) with quantitative focus; finance, business, accounting, mathematics, computer science, econometrics or equivalent work experience

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week: 

40