Viktor Tsyrennikov

Dr. Tsyrennikov is an accomplished economist with extensive experience in solving the most complex risk management and regulatory challenges for financial institutions. He has a proven track record in building data-driven decision systems and effective risk-management solutions based on advanced analytics and machine learning.

Prior to joining CRA, Dr. Tsyrennikov was Head of Quantitative Services and Analytics at IBM Promontory in Washington DC. He is a trusted advisor to C-suite, helping translate quantitative analyses into practical recommendations and advising financial institutions regarding AI solutions and risk management, climate risk, stress testing, portfolio optimization, financial modeling and model risk, and regulatory reforms. With years of experience spanning industry, policy, and academia, he offers a unique perspective that combines innovative and strategic thinking with hands-on management expertise. His engagements include a large bank’s SIFI de-designation, developing stress testing methodology for a large clearing house, and validating banks’ entire model inventories.

Dr. Tsyrennikov has been recognized with the Excellence Award for the high quality and impact of delivered work. He published in the leading economics and statistical journals.