Managing Principal - Payments
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.
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