Project Manager_Banking Transformation

Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur · 5+ years experience · Hybrid · Posted Sep 21, 2026

At a glance

Capco is a global business and technology consultancy dedicated to the financial services industry. We combine deep industry expertise with consulting and technology capabilities to help leading financial institutions solve complex challenges and deliver meaningful transformation.
Across APAC and globally, we partner with banks and financial institutions on programmes spanning business transformation, digital and technology change, operating model transformation, regulatory change and large-scale programme delivery.
At Capco, you'll work in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment where people are trusted to take ownership, challenge conventional thinking and deliver tangible outcomes for our clients.

Capco is seeking experienced Project Managers with a strong banking background to lead complex transformation initiatives for financial services clients.
This is a hands-on, client-facing role responsible for managing projects from initiation through implementation while working with senior business and technology stakeholders.

Lead end-to-end delivery of business and technology transformation initiatives within banking environments.
Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, milestones, dependencies, and success measures.
Develop and manage integrated project plans covering timelines, resources, budgets, and quality.
Establish effective project governance and maintain clear decision-making and escalation pathways.
Proactively manage risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies (RAID).
Prepare reporting for Project Sponsors, Steering Committees, and senior stakeholders.
Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders and act as a credible delivery partner.
Lead cross-functional and geographically distributed teams across business and technology.
Assess the business and operational impacts of transformation initiatives.
Coordinate implementation and business readiness across impacted functions.

5+ years of Project Management experience within banking or financial services.
Direct accountability for end-to-end project delivery.
Demonstrated experience leading or delivering banking transformation projects.
Strong domain experience in at least one area of banking (e.g., Retail, Private, Corporate, Payments, Capital Markets, or Core Banking).
Experience delivering transformation involving business, operations, and technology stakeholders.
Strong understanding of project governance, planning, RAID management, financial management, and change control.
Proven ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders, Project Sponsors, and Steering Committees.
Ability to operate effectively in complex, ambiguous, and highly regulated banking environments.
Strong communication, facilitation, and problem-solving capabilities.
Experience working with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery methodologies.

Previous experience within management consulting, technology consulting, or professional services.
Experience delivering large-scale or regional banking transformation programmes.
Exposure to digital transformation, platform modernisation, operating model change, regulatory transformation, or technology implementation.
Experience managing third-party vendors or system integrators.
PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent project/programme management certification.