VP Lending Solutions Architect

Key Responsibilities

• Translates partner needs into actionable product requirements and internal deliverables.
• Serves as a subject matter expert on product capabilities, structures, and bank requirements to support sales and partner development efforts.
• Facilitates partner communication, including recurring calls, status updates, and working sessions to ensure alignment on requirements and timelines.
• Leads end-to-end implementation of new products and product enhancements across partner programs.
• Ensures on-time delivery of key product initiatives through project planning, risk analysis, and clear communication.
• Drives product initiatives through internal approval processes, coordinating with Risk, Compliance, Legal, Operations, and Technology stakeholders.
• Captures and tracks decisions, risks, issues, and action items to ensure accountability and effective execution across multiple initiatives.
• Monitors adherence to approved product designs, policies, and controls; escalates issues and drives corrective actions as needed.
• Develops, manages, and maintains product documentation, governance materials, and approval artifacts.
• Maintains centralized product documentation and knowledge repositories within SharePoint to support transparency and audit readiness.
• Supports audits, exams, and regulatory inquiries by gathering documentation, coordinating responses, and ensuring timely resolution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8+ years of experience with financial services products.
• 5–7 years of product or project management experience in financial services products.
• Experience in developing, supporting, or managing lending and credit products (e.g., loans, lines of credit, credit cards, secured cards).
• Experience launching or operating these products in a fintech or sponsor bank / partner program environment is a strong plus.
• Working knowledge of bank risk management frameworks and cross-functional stakeholder roles (Risk, Compliance, Legal, Operations).
• Familiarity with AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, Gemini) to enhance efficiency, streamline workflows, and improve quality of deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of product development lifecycle and governance processes.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage audiences at all levels.
• Ability to operate independently in a self-managed team environment.