Managing Principal (Director) - Operational Resilience & Cyber

About this role

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 will act as a strategic advisor and delivery lead, partnering with top-tier financial institutions to design and implement end-to-end resilience solutions. You will play a critical role in shaping client strategy, leading complex programmes, and driving growth across our Risk practice.

What You’ll Do

• Lead large-scale cyber and operational resilience programmes, including regulatory alignment with PRA, DORA, and global frameworks

• Oversee resilience assessments across operational and technology landscapes, including third-party and vendor risk exposure

• Define and implement resilience frameworks, governance models, controls, and reporting mechanisms

• Drive cyber resilience strategy, including cyber posture assessments, security design, and cloud security initiatives

• Lead business development, proposition creation, and client account growth within the Cyber & Resilience domain

What We’re Looking For

• Extensive experience in cyber risk, operational resilience, and third-party risk within financial services or consulting

• Proven ability to lead complex transformation programmes and engage senior executive stakeholders

• Strong experience in solution development, proposition building, and driving new business opportunities

• Experience building, mentoring, and leading high-performing consulting teams

• Deep understanding of regulatory requirements and practical implementation across resilience frameworks

Bonus Points For

• Experience delivering ITOL & IBS assessments, scenario testing, and resilience embedding programmes

• Background in cyber security design, cloud security, or tooling implementation

• Experience with vendor risk frameworks, supplier chain assessments, and remediation strategies

• Strong track record in thought leadership, client campaigns, and market engagement

• Experience working across multiple jurisdictions and regulatory environments

Why Join Capco

• Deliver high-impact technology solutions for Tier 1 financial institutions

• Work in a collaborative, flat, and entrepreneurial consulting culture

• Access continuous learning, training, and industry certifications