Managing Principal - Payments

Capco; Toronto; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance

Retirement Savings Program (RRSP)

Virtual health care

Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Enhanced parental leave top-up

Wellness support with fitness reimbursement

Personalized career coaching from Day 1

Job summary

A financial services consulting firm is seeking a Managing Principal to lead payments transformation in Canada. The role involves driving strategy execution, leading modernization programs, and advising clients in the payments ecosystem. Candidates should have deep knowledge of the Canadian market and proven experience in client advisory and program execution. The position offers a people-first benefits package, and a commitment to diversity and individual growth within the organization.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Knowledge of Canadian payments ecosystem

Client advisory and sales development

Leadership in programme execution

Executive presence

Job description

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

The Role

As 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

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 Capco’s 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

We’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible and straightforward for everyone. If you need any adjustments at any stage, just let us know – we’ll be happy to help. We value each person’s 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.