Disappointed - Anonymous employee Capco Employee Review

2.0
Mar 5, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

A few good people remain, but that is quickly changing.

Cons

There is a concerted effort to project Capco as a consulting firm on the cutting edge of finance, a firm focused on its people and their careers. Nothing could be further from the truth. Capco is unequivocally a Staffing firm. Engagements are 50+ consultants working on back office projects (think reconciliation, decommission, reporting). You are staffed on a project, irrespective of your experience/skill set. Middle managers, for the most part are re-purposed ex-client employees, who provide little in strategic thinking and do not have the ability to manage/motivate large teams. Promotions have little to do with execution at the client site. The Capco expectation is to be visible outside the client and contribute back by; interviewing candidates, running town halls, training employees..,,. Long hours at the client site will prevent you from participating in these activities and getting promoted.

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Pros

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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