Managing Principal (Director) - Regulatory Change

Capco; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial consulting firm is seeking an experienced Managing Principal / Director to lead regulatory change initiatives in London or Edinburgh. The ideal candidate will have expertise in capital markets and a proven ability to deliver regulatory operating models. This role involves influencing large-scale transformation within financial institutions, guiding stakeholders, and developing regulatory propositions. The company offers a collaborative culture and strong benefits, including a discretionary bonus and healthcare access.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Health insurance

Continuous learning opportunities

Five weeks of annual leave

Gympass and travel insurance

Qualifications

• Full front-to-back understanding of capital markets.
• Ability to deliver regulatory operating models and controls.
• Experience in leading regulatory transformation programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory transformation programmes focused on transaction reporting.
• Guide impact assessments and implementation support.
• Develop regulatory propositions and lead business development.
• Represent the company as a trusted advisor with stakeholders.

Skills

Expertise in capital markets

Knowledge of OTC derivatives and Fixed Income

Proven ability to design regulatory operating models

Skilled in building client partnerships

Job description

Overview

UK - London

Regulatory Change Managing Principal / Director – 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).
• 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.

Benefits

• 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 option to buy or sell holiday days.
• Continuous Learning: Minimum 40 hours of training annually; workshops, certifications, e-learning; Business Coach from Day One.
• Healthcare Access: Convenient online GP services.
• Extra Perks: Gympass, 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.