Lead Canada's payments transformation agenda at the intersection of strategy, regulation, and innovation.The RoleAs 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
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
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