Great for Learning Bad for Growth - Associate Capco Employee Review

3.0
24 June 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Great Exposure to financial industry as a new graduate or new to industry - understaffed projects means you get to do more senior work - Good people and generally relaxed atmosphere - good pay for associate level comparative to industry.

Cons

- understaffed projects means you’re under more stress and are not recognized for it - Unclear promotion timelines and criteria. - Boring and repetitive digital transformation projects being pitched as more significant than they are. - learning and development is promoted but not thorough enough. - Culture of learning and becoming technology industry leaders is fading. - Not enough pressure to do things in structured manner. Projects always on fire. Never seen a relatively smooth project. - over promising program timelines and forcing entire projects to deliver work yesterday. - burn out for associates who do a lot of invisible work to keep project afloat. - Promotion is based too much on how much you campaign versus a healthy balance between work and campaigning.

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Capco Response
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Thank you for your positive feedback on the culture, opportunities to learn and pay at Capco. Thank you also for your feedback on some of the challenges with project-based work. The range of projects in a global consulting firm will inevitably mean that some are more suited to your skills and aspirations than others, but Capco has more than its fair share of genuinely disruptive projects that are shaping the future of financial services. Similarly, there will be instances when the timelines and deliverables on a project will be demanding and consultants need to be flexible and adaptable to meet client needs. The satisfaction that results from responding effectively to these challenges is what motivates some people to build a career in consulting. People that show the capabilities and commitment valued by our clients and the firm will enjoy accelerated progression at Capco compared with our competitors. We apply a rigorous performance process to identify our best performers. All assessments are subject to approval by a range of stakeholders and employees can appeal outcomes or highlight issues so we have confidence that the process is fair.

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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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