BAU work - Anonymous employee Capco Employee Review

3.0
20 June 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Very social and friendly company

Cons

Little variation in projects, many BAU work and very difficult to get off a project once you start on it

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Capco Response
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Thank you for your review. We are pleased to read that you enjoyed the culture at Capco. Regarding your comments on projects, Capco offers a broad range of projects right across the financial services industry and the variety is increasing with the growth of the firm. If an employee wants to move to a different project then they are encouraged to discuss this with their project manager, coach, the resourcing team, their HR representative or a member of the leadership team and wherever possible, the firm aims to align an individual's career aspirations with the right project. Employees are also actively encouraged to have a regular dialogue with their manager and coach to discuss their career goals and development needs to help identify appropriate work assignments.

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Cons

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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.

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.

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