Help shape the future-state risk and controls across the Capital Markets lifecycle within complex financial services environments.The RoleCapco is seeking a Program Lead, Risk Management to support strategic Capital Markets risk and controls transformation initiatives. This role will focus on evolving and modernizing future-state risk-centric operating models across the Capital Markets lifecycle, ensuring frameworks are design-led, desk-tailored, and built to address existing and emerging risks. You will lead complex transformation initiatives focused on strengthening governance, enhancing controls, and identifying operational, structural, and technology risks across front-to-back business processes.
This role is ideal for an experienced Capital Markets consultant with strong risk management expertise and a deep understanding of enterprise transformation within financial services environments.
What You'll Do- Lead risk and controls transformation initiatives across the Capital Markets lifecycle, supporting future-state operating model design and implementation
- Partner with business, operations, and risk stakeholders to identify hidden, structural, and technology risks across trading and banking processes
- Drive the development and enhancement of risk taxonomies, risk-control matrices (RCMs), governance frameworks, and control assessment methodologies
- Facilitate workshops, scenario analysis exercises, and cross-functional governance activities to support strategic transformation outcomes
- Coordinate business and technology teams to deliver integrated risk management and controls modernization initiatives
What We're Looking For- 8+ years of experience within Capital Markets, risk management, business consulting, or transformation delivery environments
- Strong understanding of Capital Markets lifecycle processes across Sales & Trading, Investment Banking, Corporate Banking, and Operations
- Experience supporting future-state framework design, operational risk assessments, controls enhancement, or governance transformation initiatives
- Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder environments and influence senior business and risk leaders
- Strong consulting, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills within enterprise financial services programs
Bonus Points For- Experience supporting enterprise risk, non-financial risk, or operational controls programs within banking environments
- Familiarity with OSFI, IIROC, CSA, or other financial regulatory frameworks
- Experience developing desk-level or business-aligned control frameworks within trading or banking organizations
- Knowledge of scenario analysis, controls testing, remediation, or governance assessment methodologies
- Experience working across business, operations, risk, and technology teams in large-scale transformation programs
Benefits- Comprehensive Benefits Coverage - 100% company-paid health, life, and disability insurance effective from Day 1 of employment
- Retirement Savings Program - Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with the option of receiving a matching employer contribution
- Virtual Health Care - Company-paid program available to all employees and their dependents/partners
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) - Company-paid support services for employees and their dependents/partners
- Parental Leave Top-Up - Enhanced parental leave benefits available from Day 1 of employment
- Wellness Support - Fitness reimbursement benefit to promote health and well-being
- Business Coach from Day 1 - Personalized one-on-one coaching to support career growth, accelerate development, and help achieve your professional goals at Capco
Why This Role Is OpenWe are currently hiring for this role due to a newly created vacancy within our organization. This position is open as part of our ongoing business needs, and we are actively reviewing applications to fill this role with a qualified candidate who can make an immediate impact.
