Regulatory Change Managing Principal / Director
Location: London or Edinburgh (Hybrid) | Practice Area: Financial Crime, Risk, Regulation, Finance Transformation | Type: Permanent
Shape the future of regulatory transformation across global financial markets
The Role
Capco is looking for an experienced Managing Principal / Director to lead complex regulatory change initiatives, with a particular focus on trade and transaction reporting. As a strategic leader within our growing Financial Crime, Risk, Regulation and Finance (FRRF) team, you’ll support financial institutions as they navigate a rapidly evolving regulatory environment. This is an opportunity to influence large-scale transformation and help shape Capco’s regulatory change propositions.
What You’ll Do
Lead regulatory transformation programmes focused on transaction reporting (e.g. MiFID, EMIR, SFTR, CSDR, CFTC, HKMA, MAS)
Guide impact assessments, remediation, implementation support, and regtech enablement
Support operating model reviews and regulatory architecture design for cost optimisation
Develop regulatory propositions and lead business development with key accounts
Represent Capco as a trusted advisor with stakeholders across all business levels
What We’re Looking For
Expertise in capital markets with full front-to-back understanding (FO, MO, Risk, Ops, Tech)
Deep experience delivering regulatory change across global transaction reporting regimes
Knowledge of products such as OTC derivatives, Fixed Income, and Equities
Proven ability to design and deliver regulatory operating models and controls
Skilled at building lasting client partnerships and growing strategic accounts
Bonus Points For
Prior consulting experience or senior industry leadership in regulatory programmes
Ability to identify and articulate market and regulatory trends as commercial opportunities
Experience building consulting teams and developing market-facing propositions
Successful track record of converting pipelines and delivering client growth
Recognised thought leader with experience leading campaigns or published insights
Why Join Capco
Deliver high-impact technology solutions for Tier 1 financial institutions
Work in a collaborative, flat, and entrepreneurial consulting culture
Access continuous learning, training, and industry certifications
Be part of a team shaping the future of digital financial services
Help shape the future of digital transformation across FS & Energy
We offer a competitive, people-first benefits package designed to support every aspect of your life:
Core Benefits: Discretionary bonus, competitive pension, health insurance, life insurance and critical illness cover.
Mental Health: Easy access to CareFirst, Unmind, Aviva consultations, and in-house first aiders.
Family-Friendly: Maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, plus paid leave for sickness, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause, and bereavement.
Family Care: 8 complimentary backup care sessions for emergency childcare or elder care.
Holiday Flexibility: 5 weeks of annual leave with the option to buy or sell holiday days based on your needs.
Continuous Learning: Minimum 40 Hours of Training Annually: Take your pick. Workshops, certifications, e-learning. Your growth, your way. Also, Business Coach assigned from Day One: Get one-on-one guidance to fast-track your goals and accelerate your development.
Healthcare Access: Convenient online GP services.
Extra Perks: Gympass (Wellhub), travel insurance, Tastecard, season ticket loans, Cycle to Work, and dental insurance.
Inclusion at Capco
We’re committed to a barrier-free, inclusive recruitment process. If you need any adjustments at any stage, just let us know – we’ll be happy to help. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. At Capco, we value the difference you make, and the differences that make you. Our #BeYourselfAtWork culture champions diversity, equity and inclusivity, and we bring a collaborative mindset to our partnerships with clients and colleagues.
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