Founding Project Manager AI for Banking

Our client a cutting-edge AI platform transforming the banking industry is seeking a Founding Project Manager to lead large-scale digital transformations at major financial institutions. This is a unique opportunity to help reshape the $7T lending industry by bridging the gap between advanced AI innovation and traditional banking systems.

About the Role

As a Founding Project Manager youll oversee end-to-end implementations of an AI-powered loan origination platform at Tier 1 banksdriving efficiency compliance and innovation. Youll partner with C-suite executives business unit leaders and engineering teams to deliver projects that redefine how banks operate.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex software implementation projects ($5M) from strategy through execution.
• Design and manage implementation roadmaps that navigate regulatory requirements legacy integrations and change management.
• Build scalable methodologies to accelerate platform adoption across financial institutions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering business and compliance teams.
• Establish project management best practices for fintech-bank partnerships.

What Youll Bring

• 4 years of experience in management consulting or project leadership ideally with top-tier firms (McKinsey Bain BCG).
  • If from firms like Accenture Deloitte or PwC experience with financial services projects is required.
• Proven success in managing large-scale software development or implementation projects.
• Background in financial services fintech or high-growth startups.
• MBA or Masters from a top-tier program.
• Strong technical acumen and experience working closely with engineers.
• Excellent client-facing communication and presentation skills.
• Passion for thriving in a fast-paced high-intensity startup environment.

Equity

Open to remote or hybrid in SF

Travel expectations matter: Candidates need to be comfortable with significant travel (1 week per month with clients on the East Coast) plus quarterly SF office visits. Remote candidates are fine but travel flexibility is non-negotiable.

Healthcare 401k discretionary PTO and free lunch if in SF office

Target the right consulting backgrounds: Focus on McKinsey Bain and BCG first but dont overlook the likes of Deloitte PwC and Accenture if they have bank transformation or financial services experience. Look for Project Leader level (not too junior not too senior like Partner / MD).

Financial services experience is crucial: While top-tier consulting provides great rigor candidates need either direct banking / fintech project experience OR large-scale software deployment experience ($5M projects).

Look for implementation warriors: Need hands-on experience managing complex software implementations. Ask about their biggest implementation project and their direct role driving impact.

Technical collaboration is key: While they dont need to be a coder they must have experience working closely with engineering teams and be comfortable with technical discussions and product scoping.