Executive Director - Cyber Strategic Advisory

Location: New York (Hybrid) | Practice Area: Technology & Engineering | Type: Permanent

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Capco's Cybersecurity practice partners with the world's leading financial institutions to solve their most complex security resilience and technology risk challenges. As cyber threats evolve and AI transforms the financial services landscape organizations require strategic leadership to balance innovation security regulatory expectations and business growth.

We are seeking a Executive Director Cybersecurity to lead and accelerate the next phase of growth for our Cybersecurity practice. This executive leadership role combines business leadership market development client advisory and practice growth responsibilities. You will define our strategic vision for Cybersecurity and AI expand executive-level client relationships shape market-leading propositions and drive significant revenue growth across our Financial Services portfolio.

As a senior leader within Capco you will play a pivotal role in positioning the firm as a trusted advisor on cyber resilience AI governance and emerging technology risk while building and developing a high-performing consulting team.

• Define and execute the strategic vision for Capco's Cybersecurity practice driving growth market differentiation and long-term business performance.
• Build and expand C-suite and Board-level relationships across Financial Services organizations serving as a trusted advisor on cyber risk AI governance resilience and digital trust.
• Lead business development efforts owning significant revenue targets through pipeline generation strategic pursuits executive-level sales and market expansion.
• Shape and commercialize innovative Cybersecurity & AI offerings alliances thought leadership and industry propositions that strengthen Capco's market position.
• Develop and mentor senior consulting leaders while fostering a culture of collaboration inclusion innovation and delivery excellence.

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in Cybersecurity Technology Risk Digital Resilience or Information Security including significant consulting experience.
• Proven track record of building scaling and leading high-growth consulting practices with ownership of revenue profitability and strategic business objectives.
• Extensive experience advising C-suite executives Boards and senior regulators on cybersecurity strategy operational resilience AI governance and enterprise risk management.
• Demonstrated success originating leading and closing large-scale consulting engagements and transformational programs within Financial Services.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders shape market conversations and represent Capco externally.

• Recognized industry profile demonstrated through speaking engagements publications industry forums or participation in regulatory working groups.
• Experience developing strategic partnerships with technology vendors cloud providers or cybersecurity platforms.
• Deep expertise in AI governance GenAI risk management AI security or responsible AI frameworks.
• Knowledge of global regulatory frameworks including NIST FFIEC ISO 27001 DORA NYDFS and emerging AI regulations.
• Advanced degree and/or relevant industry certifications including CISSP CISM CRISC CISA or cloud security certifications.

• Shape the future direction of one of the industry's fastest-growing Cybersecurity and AI consulting practices.
• Influence strategic transformation initiatives across the world's leading financial institutions.
• Operate within an entrepreneurial non-hierarchical culture that empowers innovation and leadership.
• Collaborate with senior executives and industry leaders to solve complex business and technology challenges.
• Drive meaningful impact at the intersection of cybersecurity artificial intelligence and financial services transformation.

What We Do

Capco a Wipro company is a global management and technology consultancy specializing in driving transformation in the energy and financial services industries. Capco operates at the intersection of business and technology by combining innovative thinking with unrivalled industry knowledge to fast-track digital initiatives for banking and payments capital markets wealth and asset management insurance and the energy sector. Capco’s cutting edge ingenuity is brought to life through its award-winning Be Yourself At Work culture and diverse talent. TRUSTED ADVISORS - Our collaborative and entrepreneurial approach position us as trusted long-term partners to our clients. DEEP EXPERTISE - Clients look to us for clear guidance proven expertise and the support they need to set their companies up for success. DISRUPTIVE SOLUTIONS- We do not provide off -the-shelf answers to clients’ challenges. Instead we work in close collaboration to understand the issues and craft disruptive bespoke solutions. ACCOUNTABILITY AND OWNERSHIP - We recognize every client has distinct needs and expectations and we take ownership and accountability for the solutions we design build and deliver.

Why Work With Us

We support and encourage an inclusive culture entrepreneurial outlook and independent thinking. Capco is not about organizational charts and rigid hierarchies – we want all employees to feel that Capco is their firm to own and run. We believe diversity powers innovation. Be Yourself At Work (#BYAW) is an integral and underlying part of our culture

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