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AI Transformation Managing Principal

Capco, New York, NY, United States


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AI Transformation Managing Principal Location: New York, NY | Practice Area: Technology & Engineering | Type: Permanent

Lead enterprise AI transformation strategies that redefine financial services

The Role

As an AI Transformation Managing Principal, you will lead financial services clients through complex AI transformation journeys—defining strategy, shaping opportunities, and overseeing delivery in partnership with cross-functional teams. This senior consulting role blends AI strategy, business transformation, and client engagement, working closely with executives and technical teams to turn vision into scalable, real-world solutions.

What You’ll Do

Lead enterprise AI and GenAI transformation programs aligned to business strategy and measurable outcomes

Define roadmaps and operating models for adopting foundation models, agentic AI, and automation

Collaborate with architecture and engineering teams to deliver scalable AI solutions and PoCs

Build and maintain senior client relationships while shaping and selling transformation programs

Mentor teams, drive capability building, and contribute to thought leadership and market initiatives

What We’re Looking For

10+ years of experience in consulting and technology-led transformation, including AI/ML or GenAI strategy

Proven experience leading AI initiatives within financial services from concept through delivery

Demonstrated success in business development and executive stakeholder engagement

Strong understanding of foundation models and their application across financial services domains

Excellent communication skills with the ability to connect business strategy and technical delivery

Willingness to work out of our office 3 days/week

Bonus Points For

Experience designing operating models for AI adoption at enterprise scale

Familiarity with responsible AI practices including fairness, transparency, and governance

Experience working across banking, capital markets, insurance, or fintech sectors

Exposure to agentic AI and advanced automation use cases

Experience contributing to thought leadership, client workshops, or industry events

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 coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid parental leave and dependent care support

Tuition and wellness reimbursement programs

Commuter benefits and access to employee discount platforms

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, and AI-scheduling applications to improve the efficiency of 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.

We have been informed of several recruitment scams targeting the public. We strongly advise you to verify identities before engaging in recruitment related communication. All official Capco communication will be conducted via a Capco recruiter.

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#LI-HYBRID US Pay Range$201,000—$236,000 USD]]>