VP, Portfolio Stress Testing & CCAR (Hybrid NYC)

Sharp Decisions; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp Decisions is seeking a Vice President of Portfolio Analysis – Stress Testing & CCAR in New York. The role drives CCR stress testing across Derivatives and SFT portfolios, translating complex risk analytics into clear narratives for senior management.

This is a hybrid, 12-month contract with a competitive hourly pay rate. You will partner with Enterprise Stress Testing, Finance, Market Risk and Front Office to design scenarios, monitor risk metrics, produce governance-ready documentation,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field; advanced degrees a plus.
• 7–10+ years of Counterparty Credit Risk or stress testing experience.
• Direct CCAR stress testing experience.
• Strong Excel skills; experience with Python and data visualization.
• Excellent communication of complex analytics to senior management.
• Demonstrated governance and documentation discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead CCR stress testing activities across Derivatives and SFT portfolios.
• Support CCAR deliverables, including exposure projections and narratives.
• Interpret PFE/EPE/EAD and explain exposure movements.
• Monitor CCR Risk Appetite metrics and early warning indicators.
• Prepare stress testing and CCAR reports for senior management.
• Collaborate with Quant/Model Development to review models under stress.
• Strengthen controls, governance, and documentation.

Skills

Stress testing

CCAR analysis

Exposure analytics

Python

Excel

Data visualization

Communication

Collaboration

Leadership

Finance background

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

CFA/FRM

Tools

Python

Visualization tools

Job description

Sharp Decisions is seeking a Vice President of Portfolio Analysis – Stress Testing & CCAR in New York. The role drives CCR stress testing across Derivatives and SFT portfolios, translating complex risk analytics into clear narratives for senior management.

This is a hybrid, 12-month contract with a competitive hourly pay rate. You will partner with Enterprise Stress Testing, Finance, Market Risk and Front Office to design scenarios, monitor risk metrics, produce governance-ready documentation,