Managing Principal Payments

Lead Canadas payments transformation agenda at the intersection of strategy regulation and innovation.

The Role
As a Managing Principal in Capcos 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 Canadas modernising payments ecosystem combined with strong market leadership and client engagement.

What Youll Do

• Contribute to and execute Capcos 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 Capcos payments capabilities and thought leadership representing the firm at industry forums and market events

What Were 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 Capcos 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
Were committed to making our recruitment process accessible and straightforward for everyone. If you need any adjustments at any stage just let us know well be happy to help. We value each persons 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.