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# Managing Principal (Director) -  Operational Resilience & Cyber at Capco

- **Company:** Capco
- **Location:** London, United Kingdom
- **Posted:** 2026-09-02
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-14
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/capco/jobs/8174195

## Job description

Managing Principal / Director – Cyber & Operational Resilience

Location: London (Hybrid) | Practice Area: Finance, Risk, Regulatory & Financial Crime | Type: Permanent

Lead large-scale cyber and operational resilience transformation across the financial services industry

## The Role

Capco is seeking experienced Managing Principals / Directors to join our Cyber & Operational Resilience capability. In this senior leadership role, you'll act as a strategic advisor and delivery lead, partnering with leading financial institutions to design and implement end-to-end resilience solutions. You'll play a critical role in shaping client strategy, leading complex transformation programmes, and driving growth across our Risk practice. You'll also champion AI-enabled ways of working, helping clients and teams responsibly adopt approved AI tools, automation, and data-driven insights to strengthen resilience, improve decision-making, and accelerate delivery while maintaining appropriate governance and human oversight.

## What You'll Do

- Lead large-scale cyber and operational resilience programmes, including regulatory alignment with PRA, DORA, and global resilience frameworks, identifying opportunities to leverage AI-enabled workflows and automation to enhance client outcomes.
- Oversee resilience assessments across operational and technology landscapes, including third-party and vendor risk, using AI-enabled analytics where appropriate to strengthen risk identification, resilience, and decision-making.
- Define and implement resilience frameworks, governance models, controls, and reporting mechanisms, ensuring robust governance, validation, and responsible AI practices where AI-supported capabilities are adopted.
- Drive cyber resilience strategy, including cyber posture assessments, security architecture, cloud security initiatives, and the responsible application of AI to improve resilience capabilities.
- Lead business development, proposition creation, and strategic client growth while helping shape Capco's market-leading cyber and operational resilience offerings.

## What We're Looking For

- Extensive experience in cyber risk, operational resilience, and third-party risk within financial services or management consulting.
- Proven success leading complex transformation programmes and building trusted relationships with senior executive stakeholders.
- Strong experience developing propositions, winning new business, and delivering strategic growth initiatives.
- Experience building, mentoring, and leading high-performing consulting teams while fostering innovation and responsible AI adoption.
- Deep understanding of resilience regulations and practical implementation across frameworks such as PRA, DORA, and global resilience standards.

Bonus Points For

- Experience delivering Important Business Services (IBS), Impact Tolerance (ITOL), scenario testing, and resilience embedding programmes.
- Background in cyber security architecture, cloud security, AI-enabled security analytics, or cyber technology implementation.
- Experience with vendor risk frameworks, supply chain resilience, and third-party governance.
- Strong track record in thought leadership, proposition development, market engagement, and AI-enabled resilience innovation.
- Experience working across multiple jurisdictions and regulatory environments.

## Why Join Capco

- Deliver high-impact transformation programmes for Tier 1 financial institutions.
- Work in a collaborative, flat, and entrepreneurial consulting culture.
- Access continuous learning, industry certifications, and structured leadership development.
- Help shape the future of cyber and operational resilience across financial services.
- Be part of a leadership team driving innovation, growth, and meaningful client impact.

## Benefits

- Core Benefits: Discretionary bonus, competitive pension, health insurance, life insurance and critical illness cover.
- Mental Health: Easy access to CareFirst, Unmind, Aviva consultations, and in-house first aiders.
- Family-Friendly: Maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, plus paid leave for sickness, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause, and bereavement.
- Family Care: Eight complimentary backup care sessions for emergency childcare or elder care.
- Holiday Flexibility: Five weeks of annual leave with the option to buy or sell holiday days based on your needs.
- Continuous Learning: Minimum 40 Hours of Training Annually. Take your pick—workshops, certifications, e-learning—your growth, your way. Business Coach assigned from Day One to help accelerate your development.
- Healthcare Access: Convenient online GP services.
- Extra Perks: Gympass (Wellhub), travel insurance, Tastecard, season ticket loans, Cycle to Work, and dental insurance.

Inclusion at Capco

We're committed to making our recruitment process accessible and straightforward for everyone. If you need any adjustments at any stage, just let us know—we'll be happy to help. We value each person's unique perspective and contribution. At Capco, we believe that being yourself is your greatest strength. Our #BeYourselfAtWork culture encourages individuality and collaboration—a mindset that shapes how we work with clients and each other every day.

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## About Capco

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Capco is a global management and technology consultancy specializing in the financial services and energy industries, known for its deep industry expertise and entrepreneurial culture.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Wholly owned subsidiary of Wipro Limited since 2021)
- **Headquarters**: London, England, United Kingdom
- **Founded**: 1998
- **Founders**: Rob Heyvaert

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Financial services (banking, payments, capital markets, wealth & asset management, insurance) and energy
- **Target customers**: Large enterprises in highly regulated sectors (B2B/Enterprise)
- **Mission/Purpose statement**: “Do something different by combining deep industry expertise, strong consulting fundamentals, real innovation, and a relentless focus on client impact.” [capco.com](https://www.capco.com/about-us)

## Products & Services
Capco delivers consulting services rather than standalone products. Major service areas include:

- **Banking & Payments**: Digital banking transformation, core modernization, payments advisory.
- **Capital Markets**: Technology and data transformation, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance.
- **Wealth & Asset Management**: Customer relationship enhancement, operational scalability, control environment strengthening.
- **Insurance**: M&A support, technology innovation, profitability improvement.
- **Energy**: Commodity trading and risk management, energy transition, utilities transformation.

All services are delivered as **management and technology consulting** engagements.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (acquired by Wipro in March 2021 for $1.45 billion) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/capco)
- **Key Metric (Private)**: Total headcount of ~5,930 (9.2% YoY growth); 670 active job postings [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/capco)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: **Wipro Limited** (parent company); earlier investor **Thomas Weisel Partners** (led $80M PE round in 2000)
- **Growth Signals**: +9.2% headcount growth year-over-year; +30.5% LinkedIn follower growth (530,600 followers); recruitment volume up 10.4% quarterly [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/capco)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Deep domain expertise** across financial services and energy – nearly three decades of focused experience.
- **Expert-led, AI‑infused** delivery model that embeds technology and AI into every engagement.
- **Strong brand and alumni network** (graduates of Capco work at UBS, Accenture, HSBC, etc.) – signals talent development and industry connections.
- **Low bureaucracy, entrepreneurial culture** – flat hierarchies encourage ownership and client impact.

## Strategic Focus
- Embedding AI and data as core enablers across all consulting work (“AI is not an add‑on – it is a core part of how we shape, build, and deliver value” [capco.com](https://www.capco.com/about-us)).
- Continuing to expand in energy consulting alongside core financial services.
- Driving measurable outcomes and lasting value for clients while maintaining a people‑first culture.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: “Be Yourself at Work” (#BYAW) is a foundational value promoting inclusion, authenticity, and belonging. Minimal hierarchy and entrepreneurial freedom are emphasized. [capco.com](https://www.capco.com/about-us/our-culture-and-values)
- **Learning & Development**: Structured programs from entry‑level Associate Talent Program (ATP) to experienced hire tracks; mentorship and hands‑on client exposure.
- **Wellbeing**: Wellbeing@Capco program integrated into culture; benefits designed to support work‑life balance. [capco.com](https://www.capco.com/about-us/our-culture-and-values)
- **Remote/Hybrid**: Not explicitly stated, but global offices in 43 countries suggest hybrid presence; role‑dependent.
- **Notable perks**: Global mobility opportunities, comprehensive benefits, flat structure allowing early responsibility.

## Sources
1. [capco.com](https://www.capco.com/) – Company overview
2. [capco.com - About Us](https://www.capco.com/about-us) – History, leadership, vision
3. [capco.com - Careers](https://www.capco.com/careers) – Culture, learning, benefits
4. [capco.com - Culture & Values](https://www.capco.com/about-us/our-culture-and-values) – ESG, #BYAW, wellbeing
5. [linkedin.com/company/capco](https://www.linkedin.com/company/capco) – Headcount, funding, acquisitions, recruitment data

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