Strategic Capital Stress Testing Lead

Banner Bank; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Bank in Spokane, WA is seeking a Senior Capital Stress Testing Program Analyst to help build and enhance enterprise stress testing programs. You will partner with Finance, Risk, and business lines to deliver actionable insights to senior management and the Board.

The role emphasizes developing processes, forecasting models, and project management, with regulatory oversight and opportunities to lead acquisitions-related analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Business, or related quantitative discipline.
• 4+ years of experience in financial services or banking within a commercial banking organization or top-tier management consulting firm.
• Experience with enterprise-wide stress testing, Basel III capital planning, and model risk management.
• Experience with quantitative analysis, modeling, or strategic analytics within the financial services industry.
• Experience with financial reporting software, BancWare, databases, or R Studio.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain stress testing processes, methodologies, and documentation for the Annual Enterprise-Wide Stress Test and quarterly loan-level stress testing.
• Coordinate internal and external resources supporting enterprise stress testing initiatives.
• Prepare analyses, forecasting models, and presentation materials for the Capital Stress Test Committee and Loan Portfolio Stress Test Committee.
• Develop analytical tools that support forecasting of loan and deposit balances, income statement items, and balance sheet impacts under stress scenarios.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, program enhancements, and strategic alignment with business objectives.
• Provide thought leadership and analytical support for operational and integration activities related to acquisitions and other enterprise initiatives.
• Apply structured project management methodologies to Finance, Risk, and enterprise-wide programs.
• Develop and execute project plans, status reports, and leadership updates.
• Monitor regulatory requirements and industry practices related to stress testing, capital planning, and financial reporting.
• Perform gap analyses of policies, processes, and technology capabilities and recommend improvements.
• Manage the reporting and resolution of issues, risks, and dependencies while proactively driving mitigation plans and action items.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, security requirements, and applicable government regulations.

Skills

Financial analysis

Data analysis

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Executive presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

BancWare

R Studio

ALM software

Database applications

Job description

Banner Bank in Spokane, WA is seeking a Senior Capital Stress Testing Program Analyst to help build and enhance enterprise stress testing programs. You will partner with Finance, Risk, and business lines to deliver actionable insights to senior management and the Board.

The role emphasizes developing processes, forecasting models, and project management, with regulatory oversight and opportunities to lead acquisitions-related analytics.