Risk Project Manager (Credit Risk Domain)

Roles & Responsibilities

Project Management

• Support end-to-end delivery of Credit Risk technology programs (planning, execution, implementation).
• Maintain project artifacts including plans, RAID logs, and executive status reports.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Technology, Risk, Data, Operations, and Compliance.
• Drive Agile/Waterfall delivery; facilitate sprint ceremonies where applicable.
• Manage budgets, resources, and vendor engagements.
• Identify risks/issues, define mitigation strategies, and escalate as needed.
• Ensure compliance with governance, SDLC, audit, and regulatory requirements.

Business Analysis

• Gather, analyze, and document business requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Develop process flows and conduct impact analysis across systems, data, and processes.
• Define data requirements including sourcing, quality checks, lineage, and validation rules.
• Support UAT and ensure alignment with business needs.
• Prepare training materials, SOPs, and change management documentation.

Must-Have Technical & Functional Skills

• Strong knowledge of Credit Risk processes, data frameworks, and regulatory expectations (e.g., Basel, stress testing, risk reporting).
• Proven experience delivering technology-driven projects within financial services.
• Solid understanding of SDLC, Agile methodologies, and enterprise program governance frameworks.
• Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to tailor messaging for senior leadership and executive presentations.
• Proficiency in tools such as Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Strong ability to navigate complex organizational structures and drive alignment across diverse stakeholder groups.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Credit Risk regulatory programs (e.g., CCAR, IFRS 9, Basel III/IV).
• Familiarity with data governance and risk data aggregation principles (e.g., BCBS 239).
• Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, Agile/Scrum, CFA/FRM – optional but advantageous).

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