Credit Risk Project Manager - New York, NY/On-Site

Company: STI
Location: New York City
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

Job Title; Project Manager – Credit Risk Technology Location: New York NY Long term Job Description: We are seeking a strong Project Manager to lead and deliver initiatives within the Credit Risk technology landscape. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully executing projects in Credit Risk environments, while bringing strong project delivery, functional understanding, and IT coordination skills. This role places greater emphasis on project management excellence, functional understanding, and technology delivery, rather than deep subject matter expertise in Credit Risk. The successful candidate will work closely with business stakeholders, technology teams, and external vendors to ensure timely, high-quality delivery of risk-related platforms, tools, and enhancements. Key Responsibilities Project Delivery • Lead end-to-end delivery of Credit Risk technology initiatives from planning through implementation. • Define project scope, objectives, timelines, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders. • Develop and manage project plans, milestones, and deliverables across business and IT teams. • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. Stakeholder & Team Management • Act as the primary interface between business stakeholders, technology teams, and vendors. • Facilitate communication across risk, IT, data, and reporting teams. • Conduct steering committee meetings, status reporting, and stakeholder updates. Functional & Technology Coordination • Translate business requirements into functional and technical deliverables. • Coordinate with architects, developers, QA teams, and data engineers to ensure alignment. • Oversee integration of risk systems, data platforms, and reporting tools. Governance & Risk Management • Establish project governance, reporting frameworks, and escalation processes. • Identify project risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies. • Ensure adherence to internal controls, regulatory expectations, and organizational standards. Delivery Excellence • Drive Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery frameworks as appropriate. • Track KPIs, manage resource allocation, and maintain delivery transparency. • Promote best practices in project management, documentation, and release planning. Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Information Technology, or related field. • 8–12 years of experience in project management within financial services or banking. • Demonstrated experience delivering projects in Credit Risk or Risk Technology environments. • Strong understanding of functional workflows and IT systems used in risk platforms. • Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams across business and technology units. • Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder technology projects. Preferred Skills • Experience with risk systems, data platforms, or regulatory reporting solutions. • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum and traditional project management methodologies. • Knowledge of data integration, reporting tools, and enterprise architecture environments. • Certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certifications are advantageous.

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