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Senior Project Manager

Canada - Toronto

Location: Toronto (Hybrid – 4 Days in Office) | Practice Area: Wealth & Asset Management | Type: Permanent

Lead a high-impact transformation shaping the future of capital markets technology.

The Role

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to support a major modernization transformation for our Capital Markets client. You will lead the Business Case phase of a complex, multi-year initiative, overseeing Current State Refresh, Detailed Requirements, High-Level Design, Conversion Strategy, and Data Modelling. This role requires someone who can guide teams through ambiguity, establish structure, and drive delivery excellence to prepare for the subsequent execution phase.

What You’ll Do

  • Oversee end-to-end delivery of the Business Case phase, ensuring alignment across stakeholders and workstreams

  • Lead Current State Refresh, Detailed Requirements gathering, and High-Level Design activities

  • Define and manage the Conversion Strategy and Data Modelling approach for modernization

  • Establish delivery governance, RAID management, project reporting, and scope control

  • Partner closely with technology and business teams to enable a smooth transition into the execution phase

What We’re Looking For

  • Proven experience delivering large-scale transformation programmes within capital markets

  • Strong expertise in requirements definition, solution design leadership, and complex stakeholder management

  • Ability to bring structure, clarity, and momentum to ambiguous and evolving environments

  • Experience with data-heavy programmes involving data modelling, migration, or conversion

  • A collaborative, inclusive leadership style that builds trust and drives accountability

Bonus Points For

  • Experience working on modernization or platform refresh initiatives within trading, clearing, or post-trade

  • Background in consulting or leading multi-disciplinary delivery teams

  • Familiarity with target operating model design and business case development

  • Understanding of enterprise data architecture principles

  • Exposure to both agile and hybrid delivery approaches

Why Join Capco

  • Deliver high-impact transformation 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.

Our Benefits – Canada

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

  • Comprehensive health, life, and disability coverage — 100% company-paid from Day 1

  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with optional employer matching

  • Virtual health care for you and your dependents

  • Company-paid Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

  • Enhanced parental leave top-up available from Day 1

  • New parent gift to celebrate your growing family

  • Wellness support through fitness reimbursement

  • Business Coach from Day 1 for personalized, ongoing career development

 

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.

 

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