Managing Principal, Cybersecurity and AI

Capco
New York, NY
Hybrid

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have 12+ years of cybersecurity experience and a track record in AI security.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 12+ years of cybersecurity leadership and AI security expertise
    — “12+ years’ experience in cybersecurity, information security, or technology risk”
  • Individuals who can blend business development with hands-on delivery of security programs
    — “driving business development, leading delivery, and developing teams”
  • Professionals with experience in shaping market propositions and client relationships
    — “build market propositions, develop pipelines, deliver impactful programs, and grow a high-performing team”

Things to consider

  • The role requires a hybrid work arrangement with a focus on New York
    — “New York (Hybrid)”
  • A strong emphasis on end-to-end engagement leadership is expected
    — “Lead complex cybersecurity and AI-enabled security engagements end-to-end”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience in defining and scaling cybersecurity AI strategies
    — “Define and scale a Cyber AI strategy aligned with market demand and business priorities”
  • Showcase your ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
    — “Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences”
  • Demonstrate leadership in developing reference architectures and accelerators
    — “Develop offerings including accelerators, playbooks, and reference architectures”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

  • defined and scaled a Cyber AI strategy
  • developed market propositions
  • delivered impactful programs
  • grew a high-performing team
Typical background
12+ years in cybersecurity or technology riskexperience in management or technology consulting

Skills & requirements

Required

CybersecurityAI GovernanceBusiness DevelopmentTeam LeadershipComplex Program Delivery

Preferred

NISTISOFfiecCloud SecurityIAMResilience

Stack & domain

CybersecurityAINISTISOFfiecCloud SecurityIAMResilienceCisspCISMCriscCISACloud CertificationsAI CertificationsLeadershipCommunicationTeam DevelopmentBusiness DevelopmentClient Relationship ManagementFinanceTechnologyEngineering

About the role

Original posting from Capco via Greenhouse

Managing Principal, Cybersecurity & AILocation: New York (Hybrid) | Practice Area: Technology & Engineering | Type: Permanent

Lead the future of Cybersecurity and AI in Financial Services

The RoleJoining 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 AcquisitionAt 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 CapcoWe’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.

US Pay Range$198,000—$248,000 USD

Source: Capco careers (Greenhouse)

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