Project manager - Risk Infrastructure (Banking)

Project Manager – Risk Infrastructure (Banking) Location:

San Francisco, CA (Hybrid – 2–3 days/week onsite) Experience:

10+ years About the Role: We are seeking an experienced

Project Manager

to lead risk infrastructure and decisioning system initiatives in the

banking and digital lending domain . This role is central to the

implementation of GDS Link

and related decisioning platforms, driving

end-to-end project delivery , stakeholder alignment, and team leadership across onshore and offshore teams. The ideal candidate combines

technical expertise, domain knowledge in credit/lending, and project leadership

to manage high-impact risk initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Lead

risk infrastructure and decisioning platform projects

with primary focus on

GDS Link ; exposure to

FICO Blaze

or

Experian PowerCurve

is highly valued. Translate

business requirements

into technical solutions; oversee

design, optimization, coding, and testing of decisioning rules . Act as the

primary onshore contact

for client leadership, including

C-level stakeholders , to drive alignment and ensure successful project outcomes. Manage

project planning, timelines, and risk mitigation , ensuring smooth execution across

onshore and offshore teams (10+ members) . Collaborate with

Risk, IT Infrastructure, Product, Analytics, and Finance teams

to integrate risk strategies into operational workflows. Provide

technical guidance

and act as SME for

BRMS/decisioning systems , including cloud-hosted deployments. Oversee

offshore analytical support teams , ensuring quality delivery, timely escalations, and seamless coordination. Required Skills & Experience: 10+ years

of experience in

BRMS projects , solution design, and decisioning system management. Hands-on expertise in

GDS Link , with knowledge of

FICO Blaze

or

Experian PowerCurve

preferred. Strong

Java

programming and proficiency in

SQL and/or Python . Experience with

cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, or GCP) . Banking/credit card lending

expertise with focus on

underwriting, acquisitions, or digital lending products . Proven

team management experience

with distributed and offshore teams. Excellent

communication, presentation, and consulting skills

for executive-level interactions. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in

Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, Operations Research, or related fields . Preferred Attributes: Experience with

decisioning platform migrations or end-to-end implementations . Strong

problem-solving skills

and the ability to drive

cross-functional initiatives

in a consulting environment.