Program Lead, Risk Management at Capco

Job description

Help shape the future-state risk and controls across the Capital Markets lifecycle within complex financial services environments. The Role Capco is seeking a Program Lead, Risk Management to support strategic Capital Markets risk and controls transformation initiatives. This role will focus on evolving and modernizing future-state risk-centric operating models across the Capital Markets lifecycle, ensuring frameworks are design-led, desk-tailored, and built to address existing and emerging risks. You will lead complex transformation initiatives focused on strengthening governance, enhancing controls, and identifying operational, structural, and technology risks across front-to-back business processes. This role is ideal for an experienced Capital Markets consultant with strong risk management expertise and a deep understanding of enterprise transformation within financial services environments. What You’ll Do Lead risk and controls transformation initiatives across the Capital Markets lifecycle, supporting future-state operating model design and implementation Partner with business, operations, and risk stakeholders to identify hidden, structural, and technology risks across trading and banking processes Drive the development and enhancement of risk taxonomies, risk-control matrices (RCMs), governance frameworks, and control assessment methodologies Facilitate workshops, scenario analysis exercises, and cross-functional governance activities to support strategic transformation outcomes Coordinate business and technology teams to deliver integrated risk management and controls modernization initiatives What We’re Looking For 8+ years of experience within Capital Markets, risk management, business consulting, or transformation delivery environments Strong understanding of Capital Markets lifecycle processes across Sales & Trading, Investment Banking, Corporate Banking, and Operations Experience supporting future-state framework design, operational risk assessments, controls enhancement, or governance transformation initiatives Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder environments and influence senior business and risk leaders Strong consulting, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills within enterprise financial services programs Bonus Points For Experience supporting enterprise risk, non-financial risk, or operational controls programs within banking environments Familiarity with OSFI, IIROC, CSA, or other financial regulatory frameworks Experience developing desk-level or business-aligned control frameworks within trading or banking organizations Knowledge of scenario analysis, controls testing, remediation, or governance assessment methodologies Experience working across business, operations, risk, and technology teams in large-scale transformation programs Why Join Capco Deliver high-impact consulting and transformation solutions for leading 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 Capital Markets risk and controls transformation Help clients strengthen resilience, governance, and operational effectiveness across financial services Benefits Comprehensive Benefits Coverage – 100% company-paid health, life, and disability insurance effective from Day 1 of employment Retirement Savings Program – Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with the option of receiving a matching employer contribution Virtual Health Care – Company-paid program available to all employees and their dependents/partners Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) – Company-paid support services for employees and their dependents/partners Parental Leave Top-Up – Enhanced parental leave benefits available from Day 1 of employment Wellness Support – Fitness reimbursement benefit to promote health and well-being Business Coach from Day 1 – Personalized one-on-one coaching to suppor