Not the best place to work - Senior Consultant Capco Employee Review

3.0
18 Mar 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Work life balance is good but that's it

Cons

Lack of career progression Bodyshopping company struggles to bring in business

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Capco Response
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Thank you for your positive feedback on work life balance - an area which many of our employees share positive feedback on through our internal surveys, and this is also reflected in how we compare favorably to other organizations in our sector on Glassdoor. We are disappointed to hear your comments on career progression. Every employee is supported by a dedicated coach, alongside access to our Career Pathways Hub and an extensive and growing training curriculum to help build new skills and explore different opportunities. Alongside this, we have a structured performance framework in place, with clear metrics and weightings and two performance assessment and promotion cycles per year. Contrary to your comments, Capco has a prestigious and growing client portfolio across the financial services and energy sectors. As we approach the firm's 30-year anniversary, our commitment to delivering for our clients and our people has never been stronger.

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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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