Executive Transformation Strategy Lead

Location: London (Hybrid) | Practice Area: Business Consulting | Type: Permanent

Shape executive decision‑making on some of the financial services industry’s most complex transformation programmes.

The Role

Capco is looking for an experienced transformation professional to partner with executive leadership teams across large‑scale business and technology transformation programmes.

This is not a traditional Programme Management Office (PMO) role. Instead, you will act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, helping leadership teams navigate complexity by translating diverse inputs into clear strategic insight, executive narratives and actionable recommendations.

Working across business and technology domains, you will connect strategy, delivery and governance, enabling informed decision‑making at Board and Executive Committee level while driving meaningful transformation outcomes. You’ll also embrace AI‑enabled ways of working, using approved AI tools and automation to enhance insight, improve productivity and support executive decision‑making, while applying appropriate human judgement and responsible AI principles.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with Executive Sponsors, Programme Directors and C‑suite stakeholders, providing strategic advice, challenge and insight throughout major transformation programmes.
• Develop executive‑ready communications, Board papers and strategic narratives that simplify complex information into clear, actionable recommendations, using AI‑enabled tools where appropriate to improve speed, quality and insight.
• Shape enterprise‑wide transformation strategies, operating models and governance approaches that align delivery with business objectives and support modern, AI‑enabled ways of working where relevant.
• Lead cross‑functional collaboration across business, technology, finance, operations, risk and change teams to identify dependencies, resolve issues and enable successful delivery.
• Provide strategic oversight by identifying emerging risks, opportunities and trends, enabling evidence‑based executive decision‑making through responsible use of data, automation and AI‑supported analysis.

What We’re Looking For

• Significant experience supporting large‑scale business, technology or enterprise transformation programmes within complex, highly regulated environments.
• Proven ability to influence Executive Committee, Managing Director and C‑suite stakeholders through strategic thinking, executive communication and trusted advisory relationships.
• Strong consulting, strategy or transformation experience with exceptional problem‑solving, structured thinking and the ability to thrive in ambiguity, alongside curiosity for AI‑enabled ways of working and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated experience producing Board‑level presentations, executive papers and strategic recommendations that drive decision‑making.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to connect transformation initiatives to measurable business value, operational performance and strategic outcomes, using sound judgement when applying AI‑enabled tools and automation.

Bonus Points For

• Experience delivering corporate transformation, organisational redesign, mergers and acquisitions, Target Operating Model or enterprise‑wide business transformation programmes.
• Knowledge of AI‑enabled transformation, digital transformation, regulatory change or business simplification initiatives.
• Experience within Financial Services, Banking or Capital Markets.
• Previous experience within a leading management consultancy, corporate strategy function, Transformation Management Office (TMO) or enterprise transformation office.
• A track record of leading cross‑functional initiatives across business, technology, finance, operations and risk functions.

Why Join Capco

• Deliver strategic transformation programmes for leading global financial institutions.
• Work directly with senior client executives in a collaborative, flat and entrepreneurial consulting environment.
• Access continuous learning, professional development and industry‑leading training.
• Build your career alongside experts in strategy, transformation and financial services.
• Help shape the future of business and technology transformation across the financial services sector.

We offer a competitive, people‑first benefits package designed to support every aspect of your life:

• 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 the option to buy or sell holiday days based on your needs.
• Continuous Learning: Your growth, your way - minimum 40 hours of training annually through workshops, certifications and e‑learning. Business Coach assigned from Day One to help accelerate your development.
• Extra Perks: Gympass (Wellhub), travel insurance, Tastecard, season ticket loans, Cycle to Work and dental insurance.

Capco does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.

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