Managing Principal (Director) - Operational Resilience & Cyber

capcofull-time
AI Summary: Senior leadership role advising financial institutions on cyber security and operational resilience strategy, designing transformation programmes, and leading client engagements. Focuses on strategy, delivery leadership, and business growth rather than hands-on coding.
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Originally posted onarbeitnow on 9/3/2026
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<p class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-start="0" data-end="66"><strong data-start="0" data-end="66">Managing Principal / Director – Cyber &amp; Operational Resilience</strong></p> <p data-start="68" data-end="184"><strong data-start="68" data-end="81">Location:</strong> London (Hybrid) | <strong data-start="100" data-end="118">Practice Area:</strong> Finance, Risk, Regulatory &amp; Financial Crime | <strong data-start="165" data-end="174">Type:</strong> Permanent</p> <p data-start="186" data-end="293"><strong data-start="186" data-end="293">Lead large-scale cyber and operational resilience transformation across the financial services industry</strong></p> <p data-start="295" data-end="307"><strong data-start="295" data-end="307">The Role</strong></p> <p data-start="309" data-end="1043">Capco is seeking experienced Managing Principals / Directors to join our Cyber &amp; 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.</p> <p data-start="1045" data-end="1063"><strong data-start="1045" data-end="1063">What You'll Do</strong></p> <ul data-start="1065" data-end="2120"> <li data-section-id="1w3y5uf" data-start="1065" data-end="1311">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.</li> <li data-section-id="1g3rd2" data-start="1312" data-end="1542">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.</li> <li data-section-id="12e3e8n" data-start="1543" data-end="1757">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.</li> <li data-section-id="l21p3a" data-start="1758" data-end="1954">Drive cyber resilience strategy, including cyber posture assessments, security architecture, cloud security initiatives, and the responsible application of AI to improve resilience capabilities.</li> <li data-section-id="s3mpjp" data-start="1955" data-end="2120">Lead business development, proposition creation, and strategic client growth while helping shape Capco's market-leading cyber and operational resilience offerings.</li> </ul> <p data-start="2122" data-end="2148"><strong data-start="2122" data-end="2148">What We're Looking For</strong></p> <ul data-start="2150" data-end="2807"> <li data-section-id="1genj0d" data-start="2150" data-end="2284">Extensive experience in cyber risk, operational resilience, and third-party risk within financial services or management consulting.</li> <li data-section-id="gc4ddh" data-start="2285" data-end="2414">Proven success leading complex transformation programmes and building trusted relationships with senior executive stakeholders.</li> <li data-section-id="1rvpa8h" data-start="2415" data-end="2526">Strong experience developing propositions, winning new business, and delivering strategic growth initiatives.</li> <li data-section-id="1u16cfg" data-start="2527" data-end="2661">Experience building, mentoring, and leading high-performing consulting teams while fostering innovation and responsible AI adoption.</li> <li data-section-id="1ctsyzy" data-start="2662" data-end="2807">Deep understanding of resilience regulations and practical implementation across frameworks such as PRA, DORA, and global resilience standards.</li> </ul> <p data-start="2809" data-end="2829"><strong data-start="2809" data-end="2829">Bonus Points For</strong></p> <ul data-start="2831" data-end="3399"> <li data-section-id="183qvr8" data-start="2831" data-end="2969">Experience delivering Important Business Services (IBS), Impact Tolerance (ITOL), scenario testing, and resilience embedding programmes.</li> <li data-section-id="1bf1am" data-start="2970" data-end="3097">Background in cyber security architecture, cloud security, AI-enabled security analytics, or cyber technology implementation.</li> <li data-section-id="ynbq8c" data-start="3098" data-end="3192">Experience with vendor risk frameworks, supply chain resilience, and third-party governance.</li> <li data-section-id="8q2zfp" data-start="3193" data-end="3319">Strong track record in thought leadership, proposition development, market engagement, and AI-enabled resilience innovation.</li> <li data-section-id="53rmwl" data-start="3320" data-end="3399">Experience working across multiple jurisdictions and regulatory environments.</li> </ul> <p data-start="3401" data-end="3419"><strong data-start="3401" data-end="3419">Why Join Capco</strong></p> <ul data-start="3421" data-end="3846"> <li data-section-id="8o49o2" data-start="3421" data-end="3503">Deliver high-impact transformation programmes for Tier 1 financial institutions.</li> <li data-section-id="1a87gyn" data-start="3504" data-end="3576">Work in a collaborative, flat, and entrepreneurial consulting culture.</li> <li data-section-id="1iz1zwa" data-start="3577" data-end="3670">Access continuous learning, industry certifications, and structured leadership development.</li> <li data-section-id="1iuzp9o" data-start="3671" data-end="3757">Help shape the future of cyber and operational resilience across financial services.</li> <li data-section-id="9b21z" data-start="3758" data-end="3846">Be part of a leadership team driving innovation, growth, and meaningful client impact.</li> </ul> <p data-start="3848" data-end="3860"><strong data-start="3848" data-end="3860">Benefits</strong></p> <ul data-start="3862" data-end="4865"> <li data-section-id="1sfk404" data-start="3862" data-end="3985"><strong data-start="3864" data-end="3882">Core Benefits:</strong> Discretionary bonus, competitive pension, health insurance, life insurance and critical illness cover.</li> <li data-section-id="1yaj5pw" data-start="3986" data-end="4088"><strong data-start="3988" data-end="4006">Mental Health:</strong> Easy access to CareFirst, Unmind, Aviva consultations, and in-house first aiders.</li> <li data-section-id="1pqxiiz" data-start="4089" data-end="4250"><strong data-start="4091" data-end="4111">Family-Friendly:</strong> Maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, plus paid leave for sickness, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause, and bereavement.</li> <li data-section-id="1nwru6l" data-start="4251" data-end="4349"><strong data-start="4253" data-end="4269">Family Care:</strong> Eight complimentary backup care sessions for emergency childcare or elder care.</li> <li data-section-id="jxn220" data-start="4350" data-end="4468"><strong data-start="4352" data-end="4376">Holiday Flexibility:</strong> Five weeks of annual leave with the option to buy or sell holiday days based on your needs.</li> <li data-section-id="16x8480" data-start="4469" data-end="4684"><strong data-start="4471" data-end="4495">Continuous Learning:</strong> 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.</li> <li data-section-id="1ymgary" data-start="4685" data-end="4740"><strong data-start="4687" data-end="4709">Healthcare Access:</strong> Convenient online GP services.</li> <li data-section-id="5j9nyh" data-start="4741" data-end="4865"><strong data-start="4743" data-end="4759">Extra Perks:</strong> Gympass (Wellhub), travel insurance, Tastecard, season ticket loans, Cycle to Work, and dental insurance.</li> </ul> <p data-start="4867" data-end="4889"><strong data-start="4867" data-end="4889">Inclusion at Capco</strong></p><p data-start="4883" data-end="5365">&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="color: rgb(26, 26, 26);">#LI-KA1</span></p> <p>.</p>

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