Managing Principal, Cybersecurity & AI
Location: New York (Hybrid) | Practice Area: Technology & Engineering | Type: Permanent
Lead the future of Cybersecurity and AI in Financial Services
The Role
Joining Capco means joining an organization that is committed to an inclusive working environment where you are encouraged to #BeYourselfAtWork. Capco Cybersecurity is a multi-faceted team focused on evaluating, defining, and delivering risk-aware solutions for leading financial services organizations.
We are seeking a Managing Principal to help scale our Cybersecurity practice at a pivotal stage of growth. This role blends senior leadership responsibilities—driving business development, leading delivery, and developing teams—with a mandate to shape and lead our Cyber + AI offering. You will work closely with senior stakeholders to build market propositions, develop pipelines, deliver impactful programs, and grow a high-performing team.
What You’ll Do
- Define and scale a Cyber AI strategy aligned with market demand and business priorities
- Develop offerings including accelerators, playbooks, and reference architectures
- Lead complex cybersecurity and AI-enabled security engagements end-to-end
- Build and grow client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders
- Lead business development activities including pipeline creation, proposals, and deal closure
What We’re Looking For
- 12+ years’ experience in cybersecurity, information security, or technology risk
- Experience within a management or technology consulting environment
- Strong track record delivering complex cybersecurity programs
- Experience with AI security, GenAI governance, or AI-enabled security operations
- Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences
Bonus Points For
- Knowledge of frameworks such as NIST, ISO, or FFIEC
- Experience across domains such as cloud security, IAM, or resilience
- Relevant certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA, cloud or AI certifications)
- Proven experience leading end-to-end pursuits and closing deals
- Advanced degree in cybersecurity or related field
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:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Paid parental leave and dependent care support
- Tuition reimbursement and wellness programs
- Access to discounts and commuter benefits
Use of Artificial Intelligence in Talent Acquisition
At Capco, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support and enhance several parts of talent acquisition. This includes using AI-enabled features within LinkedIn to help source potential candidates, speeding up routine recruitment communications such as emails, and creating compelling and brand-aligned job postings that accurately reflect role requirements, as well as AI-scheduling applications to improve interview coordination.
AI is used as a support tool only. All hiring decisions are made by talent acquisition and hiring teams.
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.
Skills Required
- 12+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, or technology risk with progressive leadership responsibility
- Prior experience working for a management or technology consulting firm
- Proven ability to lead complex cybersecurity programs end-to-end
- Experience leading or contributing to AI security, GenAI governance, or AI-enabled security operations programs
- In-depth knowledge of cyber frameworks (FFFIEC, NIST, ISO, CRI)
- Experience in one or more cybersecurity domains (Resilience, Data Security, Identity & Access Management, Cloud, Threat/Vulnerability, Zero Trust)
- Ability to communicate effectively to technical and non-technical audiences, translating cyber and AI risk into business language
- Demonstrated experience leading projects independently, managing client expectations, and delivering high-quality outcomes
- Proven track record in leading pursuits end-to-end (discovery, solutioning, proposal writing, pricing, negotiation, closing)
- Bachelor's degree or higher in a cyber or information security related field
- Relevant certifications (CISM, CISSP, CRISC, CCSK, CISA, CEH, cloud or AI-related certifications)
- Willingness to work in the New York office three days per week
What the Team is Saying
Capco Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing resources are extensive, featuring a global platform with a Mental Health Hub, EAP-style support, coaching, financial-wellness content, and regional wellbeing events. These offerings position health and lifestyle support as a core part of the employee experience.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-friendly design includes enhanced maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave along with paid leave for pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause, and bereavement. U.S. Return-to-Work materials highlight flexibility and structured support for caregiving needs.
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Inclusive Benefits Coverage — Recognition on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index signals LGBTQ+ inclusive policies and benefits in the U.S. context. This reflects intentional coverage for diverse families and life stages.
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What We Do
Capco, a Wipro company, is a global management and technology consultancy specializing in driving transformation in the energy and financial services industries. Capco operates at the intersection of business and technology by combining innovative thinking with unrivalled industry knowledge to fast-track digital initiatives for banking and payments, capital markets, wealth and asset management, insurance, and the energy sector. Capco’s cutting edge ingenuity is brought to life through its award-winning Be Yourself At Work culture and diverse talent. TRUSTED ADVISORS - Our collaborative and entrepreneurial approach position us as trusted long-term partners to our clients. DEEP EXPERTISE - Clients look to us for clear guidance, proven expertise, and the support they need to set their companies up for success. DISRUPTIVE SOLUTIONS- We do not provide off -the-shelf answers to clients’ challenges. Instead, we work in close collaboration to understand the issues, and craft disruptive, bespoke solutions. ACCOUNTABILITY AND OWNERSHIP - We recognize every client has distinct needs and expectations, and we take ownership and accountability for the solutions we design, build, and deliver.
Why Work With Us
We support and encourage an inclusive culture, entrepreneurial outlook and independent thinking. Capco is not about organizational charts and rigid hierarchies – we want all employees to feel that Capco is their firm to own and run. We believe diversity powers innovation. Be Yourself At Work (#BYAW) is an integral and underlying part of our culture
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