Trade & Transaction Reporting Director (Managing Principal)
Location: London or Edinburgh (Hybrid) | Practice Area: FRRF – Financial Crime, Risk, Regulation & Finance Transformation | Type: Permanent
Shape the future of global regulatory reporting transformation
The Role
Capco is seeking a Managing Principal (Director level) to lead our Trade & Transaction Reporting initiatives within the FRRF practice. This role is ideal for someone who brings strategic vision, deep regulatory knowledge, and hands-on experience in leading complex, multi-jurisdictional reporting programmes. You’ll work with global financial institutions to deliver regulatory change, optimise reporting controls, and ensure sustained compliance across regimes like EMIR, MiFIR, SFTR, and CFTC.
What You’ll Do
Lead end-to-end regulatory reporting transformation programmes across global regimes
Guide implementation, remediation, and control optimisation aligned to EMIR Refit, MiFIR, SFTR, HKMA, MAS, and CFTC
Design, assess, and improve data flows, reconciliations, and reporting architectures
Advise on platform implementation and regtech tools to enhance regulatory performance
Oversee operating model transformation and cost efficiency across post-trade functions
What We’re Looking For
Expertise in transaction reporting delivery across multiple regimes
Knowledge of products including OTC derivatives, equities, and fixed income
Experience with reporting controls, reconciliations, and data quality governance
Broad capital markets knowledge across FO, MO, Risk, Treasury, and Compliance
Proven leadership in regulatory change programmes with client-facing consulting experience
Bonus Points For
Familiarity with platforms such as DTCC, UnaVista, Regnology, or SteelEye
Understanding of data lineage, schema design, and reporting traceability
Experience with emerging tech such as regtech or real-time reporting tools
Prior involvement in industry consultations or transaction reporting policy work
Track record of developing consulting propositions, mentoring teams, and leading sales initiatives
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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