Who the hell would want to work for this firm? - Principal Consultant Capco Employee Review

1.0
Dec 21, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Company phone and generous annual leave.

Cons

No members of the APAC management team have local market ties; they are all from outside the region. Leadership intends to evolve the firm from a staffing agency for HSBC into a true consulting firm. The banking and wealth management endeavor was a complete failure. It continues to be an HSBC body shop after 3 years. An insurance partner was hired to aid their expansion into the insurance industry. This individual was supposed to be well-connected with Hong Kong’s main insurance companies. A year on and still without any significant wins in the insurance domain. Advancement and assignments depend entirely on connections and mentorship, not merit. Some people, despite being on bench for over a year, still received promotions. Wipro’s 2023 annual report shows APAC had approximately a US$15 million loss. Wipro needs a new APAC management team.

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Capco Response
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We are disappointed to read your perspective of Capco. Our leadership team has deep industry and consulting expertise and is committed to delivering the best service to our clients, as well as diversifying our client portfolio. Colleagues can read about our recent wins at several clients in the December leadership newsletter, and we also provide regular updates in our quarterly Town Halls. On the recent Wipro All Hands call, Capco APAC and Middle East was also given a special mention in recognition of the achievements and potential in the region. Contrary to your comments, we have a robust performance assessment process which considers individual performance and feedback from different stakeholders. Individual performance is also discussed within a roundtable setting to ensure that everyone receives a fair assessment. If any employee would like additional support with career development at Capco, there are lots of resources available on CapcoHub or alternatively, they can reach out to their Coach or HR Business Partner to discuss.

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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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