The office is nice
Good place to start as an associate
Cons
Promotion process is who you know regardless of client feedback or rating
Work is very, very dull
Poor standing with clients and general market
Best people have left / on the way out
Capco Response
5y
To suggest that the promotion process takes no account of client feedback does not make sense. The capability to deliver good service and build strong relations with clients is one of the key criteria we assess in the promotion round, as well as your capability to build relations internally, work as a team and contribute to the firm and our culture. We take lots of steps to ensure that the assessment process is based on a fair and objective assessment including an app-supported feedback gathering exercise, a roundtable approach to the final rating and any promotion to ensure it is a collective decision and a platform for staff to raise any concerns or challenges on the process. We are sorry to hear that you find your work dull and we would encourage you to reach out to your Coach, HR Business Partner or Resourcing team to discuss what opportunities are available. There are a wealth of projects available in the firm and channels in place so you can discuss how to best align project allocation to your strengths and career goals. Clearly placing staff in roles where they are motivated and engaged is best for the firm and the client. The firm’s performance and growth in advance of competitors suggests that the comments on our standing with clients is misguided. The firm has strong and deep relationships with a large number of blue-chip clients in FS based on trust and mutual respect.
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.