Shambles - Associate Capco Employee Review

1.0
Jul 7, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good engagement into the company. I joined on the ATP programme and met fellow associates who I am good friends with to this day.

Cons

Not sure where to begin. Capco is body shop specialist to the world of finance. They simply undercut other consultancies to push people into roles that no one wants. Therefore majority of projects are awful (>80%). Ever wondered why Capco are constantly on a hiring spree? That's because they have so many people leave each year they need to fulfil their spaces. Not to mention the politics with in the organisation, another reason to leave. You need to be on a project for plus 1 year to be promoted realistically as AO with a great relationship with your manager. If you don't have these two characteristics I’d advise finding a new company to work for or at the very least changing projects. I had an awful 3 years at Capco constantly moving from project to project and when I began looking for a new company the pandemic hit. I then had the worst manager of my career in my final project and despite my complaints to HR and senior managers I was simply ignored and no one wanted to take responsibility. As a result 5/6 of my team left when lockdown began to lift. Looking around my account, so many people have also left which shows the toxicity of the place. The whole corporate structure needs abolished and started again. I wish the firm was as good as its marketing team make it out to be.

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Capco Response
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Thank you for the positive feedback on Capco and our ATP programme. We strive to recruit smart colleagues, provide the support and resources for them to grow and work on incredible projects. Like any rapidly growing consulting firm, Capco has a variety of projects. The vast majority are high quality and truly engaging. For Capco our people are our most important asset and Capco secures competitive advantage from developing and promoting talent more quickly than our competitors. All our leaders are disproportionately focused on recognising and realising potential and rewarding success. More importantly, we can show success and outperformance in the sector, both in the proportion of junior staff choosing to build a rewarding career in Capco and our success in differentiating the firm through rapid promotion. With that in mind, It is clear from your comments that your experience of Capco may not have been typical, and we would urge you to speak with your coach and local HR contact so we can address your concerns, offer support and make improvements in your case and more generally, if necessary. We believe that feedback truly allows us to learn, grow and improve, so please share your experience with our local team.

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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.

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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.

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