Brandon McAdams

About Brandon McAdams

In the world of credit unions and financial institutions, where growth, innovation, and strategic transformation intersect, I specialize in turning insight into action. As both a Product Manager and Strategic Growth Consultant, I blend market intelligence, data-driven decision-making, and execution expertise to help credit unions scale efficiently, optimize product offerings, and deepen member engagement.I have a track record of leading high-growth initiatives, reimagining product roadmaps, and driving measurable results—all while ensuring alignment between strategy, operations, and member impact. My work is about identifying opportunities, designing solutions, and delivering real outcomes that create lasting financial and competitive advantages.What Sets Me Apart? Product Strategy & Execution – I take ideas from concept to market, leveraging data, behavioral insights, and industry expertise to develop solutions that enhance lending, deposits, digital banking, and member engagement. Whether it\'s launching propensity modeling for collections, refining credit scoring strategies, or modernizing digital tools, I build products that drive impact. Data-Driven Decision Making – I excel at connecting disparate data points into actionable insights, ensuring product and strategy decisions are both market-responsive and operationally sound. My experience spans nearly every corner of a financial institution, from loan pricing and risk modeling to fintech integrations and digital self-service tools.🤝 Building High-Impact Teams & Cultures – Leadership, to me, is about trust, collaboration, and accountability. I believe in storytelling as a powerful tool to drive engagement—whether leading a third of my organization’s VPs, launching a regional credit union networking group, or scaling product adoption within lean teams and evolving ecosystems.At my core, I’m a problem solver, connector, and product strategist, passionate about helping credit unions navigate complexity, build innovative solutions, and deliver meaningful impact to their members.Let’s connect—whether you’re looking to explore new product opportunities, optimize strategy, or exchange insights on the future of financial services.

Experience

1. Product Manager

   Quantworks, Inc

   Feb 2025 — Present

   Bringing AI-Driven Risk Intelligence to Market with DefaultSleuthAt Quantworks, I lead product strategy and development, transforming complex financial challenges into intuitive, data-driven solutions. My first major launch? DefaultSleuth—an AI-powered platform designed to help credit unions detect financial distress earlier, prioritize outreach smarter, and reduce charge-offs proactively. Building from Insight – Collaborating with industry leaders, data scientists, and collections teams to design a tool that goes beyond lagging indicators like Days Past Due (DPD) and credit scores. AI-Powered Risk Detection – DefaultSleuth provides a holistic view of borrower health, analyzing both loan and deposit behavior to uncover financial strain before delinquency occurs. Bringing Innovation to Market – Driving go-to-market strategy, product positioning, and adoption for a first-of-its-kind proactive risk intelligence platform tailored for credit unions.I thrive at the intersection of product, analytics, and strategy, ensuring that financial institutions have smarter tools to support their members while strengthening portfolio performance. Always open to discussions on fintech, AI in risk management, and product leadership.

Education

• The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Political Science / Peace, War, and Defense Double Major

• National Credit Union Foundation

  Credit Union Developmental Educator, CUDE

  2011 — 2011

• North Carolina State University

  MPA, Public Administration

  2006 — 2009

• The Institute for the Future

  Foresight Practitioner

Skills

• Data Analytics
• Marketing
• Sales
• Banking
• Risk Management
• Bankruptcy
• Strategic Planning
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Time Management
• Credit Risk
• Industry Connections
• Policy Development
• Credit Unions
• Loan Servicing
• Underwriting
• Management
• Team Building
• Contract Review and Negotiation
• Financial Services
• Compliance
• Consumer Lending
• Finance
• Refinance
• Project Management
• Policy
• Loan Origination
• Credit Analysis
• Product Design
• Leadership
• Retail Banking
• Credit Cards
• Financial Risk
• Consumer Loan Servicing Management
• Financial Analysis
• Portfolio Management
• Loans
• Credit
• Cude
• Executive Management
• Vendor Management