Managing Principal (Director) - Operational Resilience & Cyber

About the role

Capco is looking for experienced Managing Principals / Directors to join its Cyber & Operational Resilience capability in London (hybrid). As a strategic advisor and delivery lead, you will partner with leading financial institutions to design and implement end-to-end resilience solutions, shape client strategy, lead complex transformation programmes and drive growth across the Risk practice. The role also champions AI-enabled ways of working, helping clients and teams adopt approved AI tools, automation and data-driven insights responsibly.

Key responsibilities

• Lead large-scale cyber and operational resilience programmes, including regulatory alignment with PRA, DORA and global resilience frameworks, and use AI-enabled workflows and automation to improve client outcomes.
• Oversee resilience assessments across operational and technology landscapes, including third-party and vendor risk, using AI-enabled analytics where appropriate.
• Define and implement resilience frameworks, governance models, controls and reporting mechanisms, with robust governance, validation and responsible AI practices.
• Drive cyber resilience strategy, including cyber posture assessments, security architecture, cloud security initiatives and the responsible use of AI.
• Lead business development, proposition creation and strategic client growth, helping shape Capco's cyber and operational resilience offerings.

Required profile

• 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 executives.
• Strong experience developing propositions, winning new business and delivering strategic growth.
• Experience building, mentoring and leading consulting teams and fostering innovation and responsible AI adoption.
• Deep understanding of resilience regulations and their practical implementation across PRA, DORA and global standards.

Bonus points

• IBS, Impact Tolerance, scenario testing and resilience embedding programmes.
• Cyber security architecture, cloud security, AI-enabled security analytics or cyber technology implementation background.
• Vendor risk, supply chain resilience and third-party governance experience.
• Thought leadership, proposition development, market engagement and multi-jurisdictional experience.

What we offer

• Discretionary bonus, pension, health, life and critical illness insurance.
• Mental health support through CareFirst, Unmind, Aviva consultations and in-house first aiders.
• Maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and paid leave for sickness, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause and bereavement.
• Eight complimentary backup care sessions and five weeks of annual leave.
• Minimum 40 hours of training per year and a Business Coach from day one.
• Gympass, travel insurance, Tastecard, season ticket loans, Cycle to Work and dental insurance.