Lots of exposure for talented young people, but it's quite a political environment and there are lots of people in management who treat subordinates unkindly
Minpunten
Bad management, projects are not very interesting, lots of back office work
Reactie van Capco
5y
Thank you for the positive feedback on the opportunities at Capco for talented people. We continue to invest significantly in leadership, particularly people management and we are committed to delivering a step-change in the diversity of leaders over the next three years. Nevertheless, your comments on a political environment are at odds with those generally posted on this forum and that cite our inclusive culture as one of the benefits of working at Capco. It may be that you were a little unlucky in the projects you were placed on as there are a broad range of opportunities available with blue-chip clients across Financial Services. We encourage all staff to discuss their development and career paths regularly so we can allocate people to the work they are seeking and promote engagement and career progression.
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.
Minpunten
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.