Not good for intermediate consultant - Consultant Capco Employee Review

2.0
Dec 1, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good opportunity to network within many different organizations that you're placed at; if you want to be exposed to many financial institutions, especially if you're junior, this is good for you

Cons

Not strictly consulting, sometimes you're a butt in a seat Lots of pressure to get involved in internal events but feels very cliquey Consultant role is very broad, and you can feel stuck in this band (anywhere from 2 years experience to 7+); compensation feels unfair HR group is not helpful or interested

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Capco Response
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While we are pleased to read that you enjoyed the focus on financial services, and the benefits this provided, we are disappointed to read your other comments. In particular, your comments around being unable to progress to the next level are counter to other reviews on this forum which talk about the opportunities to progress at Capco, and counter to the reality of the firm. Our 'no time in grade' policy means that employees can progress quickly to the next level if they are performing for a sustained period at the level above. This is supported by 6-monthly review cycles, and a robust performance management process. While we encourage employees to expand their network in the firm, and provide the option for them to get involved in the Capco community there is never any requirement to do so. In fact we launched a new performance management framework in 2017 to enable employees to choose where they want to focus their efforts by providing greater transparency around the evaluation process. If anyone feels that they are not getting the support they require from HR, then they should speak with our Global HR Director regarding their specific concerns.

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5.0
Jul 9, 2026
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Pros

Capco has been genuinely supportive and invests in the development of my career. The team culture is collaborative and positive. Work-life balance has been consistently good with reasonable expectations.

Cons

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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