Great support, enjoyable atmosphere, reasonable pay, friendly colleagues
Cons
VERY young, not a con in and of itself, but evident that youth is more highly valued than experience
Capco Response
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Thank you for your review and we're pleased to hear that you enjoy many of the benefits of working at Capco including our culture, market-leading compensation and Capco colleagues.
We would disagree with your comments around the value Capco places on experience. We have a very diverse workforce with many employees joining from larger consulting firms as well as industry with a wealth of financial services and/or consulting experience. Due to our 'no time in grade' policy, many employees do progress rapidly through the organization, having proven that they can perform successfully at the next level.
Thank you for your continued contribution to the Capco team!
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.