Managing Principal - Payments

Job description

**Lead Canada’s payments transformation agenda at the intersection of strategy, regulation, and innovation.** **The Role** As a Managing Principal in Capco’s Payments Practice, you will be a senior leader responsible for shaping and executing our payments strategy in the Canadian market. You will drive opportunity creation, lead major payments transformation programmes, and act as a trusted advisor to banks, payment service providers, networks, and fintechs. Success in this role requires deep expertise in Canada’s modernising payments ecosystem, combined with strong market leadership and client engagement. **What You’ll Do** - Contribute to and execute Capco’s Canada Payments strategy across real-time, high-value, batch, digital, and emerging payments - Develop new client opportunities and build executive-level relationships across banks, PSPs, networks, and fintechs - Lead delivery of large-scale payments modernisation programmes spanning architecture, operations, and regulatory change - Advise clients on payments regulation, industry change, and emerging themes such as ISO 20022, Open Banking, operational resilience, and risk management - Build Capco’s payments capabilities and thought leadership, representing the firm at industry forums and market events **What We’re Looking For** - Deep knowledge of the Canadian payments ecosystem, including Payments Canada systems and market infrastructure - Proven experience delivering complex payments transformations across technology, operations, and compliance - Demonstrated leadership in client advisory, sales development, and multi-workstream programme execution - Strong executive presence with experience engaging senior stakeholders across business, technology, and risk - Inclusive leadership approach with the ability to grow teams, practices, and long-term client partnerships **Bonus Points For** - Hands-on experience with ISO 20022 migration, real-time payments, or Open Banking initiatives - Experience working with payment service providers, fintechs, or payments ISVs - Exposure to regulatory and supervisory environments impacting payments in Canada - Thought leadership contributions or speaking roles in payments industry forums - Experience delivering transformation programmes in complex, regulated environments **Why Join Capco** - Shape the future of payments in Canada through market-leading transformation programmes - Work in a collaborative, flat consulting culture that values diverse perspectives - Play a senior role in growing Capco’s Payments practice and market presence - Access continuous learning, leadership development, and global career opportunities - Be part of a purpose-led organisation shaping the future of financial services We offer a competitive, people-first benefits package designed to support every aspect of your life: **Benefits (Canada)** - Comprehensive benefits coverage with 100% company-paid health, life, and disability insurance from Day 1 - Retirement Savings Program (RRSP) with optional employer matching - Virtual health care for employees and their dependents/partners - Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) for wellbeing and support - Enhanced parental leave top-up and a company-sponsored new parent gift - Wellness support including a fitness reimbursement benefit - Business Coach from Day 1, providing personalised one-on-one career support **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. **#LI-Hybrid**