Capco

AI Transformation Managing Principal - SDLC, Financial Services

Capco$189K — $236K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Extensive consulting and leadership experience in technology transformation within financial services.
  • Deep expertise in modern Software Development Lifecycle practices, Agile delivery, and DevSecOps.
  • Proven ability to influence executive stakeholders and manage complex strategic initiatives.
  • Strong commercial acumen with experience in client relationship development and business growth.
  • Exceptional communication and leadership skills, able to inspire and influence across all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

  • Lead large-scale SDLC transformation engagements for financial services clients from strategy through execution.
  • Establish trusted relationships with senior executives, providing strategic engineering transformation advice.
  • Drive business development by identifying opportunities and developing proposals.
  • Lead and mentor multidisciplinary consulting teams, promoting collaboration and growth.
  • Contribute thought leadership and innovative solutions to shape Capco's market offerings for evolving client needs.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with HSA and FSA options.
  • 401(k) with company match to enhance long-term financial security.
  • Paid parental leave and dependent care support to foster family wellbeing.
  • Tuition reimbursement and wellness programs to promote personal growth.
  • Employee discounts available through the Working Advantage marketplace.
Full Job Description
AI Transformation Managing Principal - SDLC, Financial Services

Location: New York City, USA | Practice Area: Technology & Engineering | Level: MP | Type: Permanent

Lead the transformation of software delivery for the world's leading financial institutions by combining strategic vision, technology expertise, and exceptional client leadership.
The Role

As an AI Transformation Managing Principal, you will lead strategic engagements focused on modernizing Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) capabilities across global financial services organizations. You will partner with senior client executives to shape transformation strategies, improve engineering effectiveness, and deliver measurable business outcomes while growing Capco's Technology & Engineering practice.

You will play a key leadership role in developing client relationships, originating new business opportunities, mentoring consulting teams, and delivering complex technology transformation programmes across the banking and capital markets landscape.
What You'll Do
  • Lead large-scale SDLC transformation engagements for leading financial services clients, from strategy through execution.
  • Build trusted relationships with C-suite and senior technology stakeholders, providing strategic advice on engineering transformation and delivery excellence.
  • Drive business development by identifying opportunities, developing proposals, and supporting sales pursuits across Technology & Engineering.
  • Lead and develop multidisciplinary consulting teams, fostering collaboration, professional growth, and delivery excellence.
  • Shape Capco's market offerings by contributing thought leadership, methodologies, and innovative solutions aligned to evolving client needs.
What We're Looking For
  • Extensive consulting and leadership experience delivering technology transformation programmes within financial services.
  • Deep expertise across modern Software Development Lifecycle practices, Agile delivery, DevSecOps, engineering operating models, and technology modernization.
  • Demonstrated success influencing executive stakeholders and leading complex strategic transformation initiatives.
  • Strong commercial acumen with experience developing client relationships, growing accounts, and winning new business.
  • Outstanding communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to inspire teams and influence at all organizational levels.
Bonus Points For
  • Experience leading enterprise-scale cloud, platform engineering, or digital transformation programmes.
  • Knowledge of AI-enabled software engineering, intelligent automation, or emerging engineering productivity capabilities.
  • Industry certifications in Agile, Cloud, Product Management, Architecture, or Project Delivery.
  • Established network within the financial services technology community.
  • Experience developing practice offerings, intellectual capital, or market-facing thought leadership.
Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage together with Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
  • 401(k) with company match to help you build long-term financial security.
  • Paid maternity and paternity leave, dependent care support, and commuter benefits.
  • Tuition reimbursement and wellness reimbursement to support your continued growth and wellbeing.
  • Working Advantage employee discount marketplace offering savings across a wide range of products and services.


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US Pay Range

$189,000-$236,000 USD

About Capco

Capco is a global management and technology consultancy dedicated to the financial services industry. Founded in 1998, Capco has grown into a global organization with more than 5,000 employees serving clients in the financial services industry across the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific. Capco provides a range of services to its clients, including strategy, digital, technology, and risk and compliance. The company is headquartered in New York City and has offices in major financial centers around the world. For more information, please visit their website at www.capco.com.
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5,000 employees
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Founded
1998

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