Strong Capco culture that is low on red tape and high on creativity
Some of the smartest people I have worked with in my 10+ years of working in investment banking
Great office in Shoreditch providing an environment for creative thinking and innovation
Clients include the biggest players in financial services
Rapid growth leading to new opportunities emerging daily
Constant flow of new talented employees joining providing lots of energy
Cons
Like any consultancy you have to manage and find the balance between your client work and internal work, which may be a challenge for some. Getting the work/life balance right can be a challenge initially.
Capco Response
8y
Thanks for your great feedback!
Your review really sums up many of the great things about Capco, and we fully agree. The new performance management framework we have put in place should also help employees to find the right balance between client/internal work, and to make more informed decisions about what internal work to pursue.
Thanks for your continued contribution to the Capco team!
Varied client work — Different clients and project types, which keeps things interesting.
Real project mobility — You can move between projects when you advocate for yourself (within reason).
Approachable leadership — Senior leaders are open to conversations if you reach out.
Good development resources — Plenty of training and growth opportunities if you take advantage of them.
Strong teams — Colleagues are smart, capable, and great to work with.
Entrepreneurial environment — New ideas are encouraged, and there’s room to take initiative.
Cons
Long hours vary by project — Like most any professional job, some engagements require extended hours for prolonged periods, but work–life balance really depends on the client and team.
Additional internal responsibilities — Depending on level, there can be a significant amount of firm‑support work outside of client delivery.
Domain alignment not guaranteed — You may not always be staffed on projects that match your domain expertise.
Coaching alignment constraints — Coaching relationships are tied to domain, which limits flexibility in choosing formal mentors.
Long engagements (sometimes) — Some projects run for long durations or through multiple extensions. It can provides stability but may reduce variety in client and project experience depending on what you’re looking for.