Managing Principal - Managing Principal Capco Employee Review

5.0
29 Aug 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Excellent career opportunities combined with interesting work with highly talented people. I joined from a much larger consultancy ~3 years ago. In comparison, Capco provided me with a much higher degree of autonomy, challenged me in ways that I haven't been challenged before, given me opportunities to shape my career in a way that I can succeed (rather than a set of pre-defined boxes) and allowed me to focus on the industry I enjoy the most. I've found that Capco hasn't forgotten about the 'little things' that make somewhere a great place to work. There is very little red tape, there is lots of recognition of good work, there is budget to train, to celebrate and to coach, and most importantly, there is a feedback culture that actually works. I enjoy working for Capco because we are different, we punch well above our weight and I feel like we genuinely look after our people.

Cons

We are leaner than some of the larger consultancies, which means we don't have some of the 'overnight' teams on tap to support with client deliverables. I personally love the absence of process and procedure for everything, but I've seen some people a little lost without it.

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Capco Response
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Thanks for your review and it's fantastic to hear your passion and enthusiasm for Capco! Your review really captures the essence of our firm - having come from a larger consultancy, the comparisons you draw, and benefits you highlight, really sum up what differentiates Capco and makes this company such a great place to work. The firm is very focused on providing a platform for talented individuals to shape their own career path and there are vast opportunities to enable our people to progress, learn and develop. From your review, it's clear that you fully embrace the Capco culture, and as a senior leader in our firm, it's great to hear your support for this. Consulting is a people business and Capco fully recognizes the importance of looking after our people. This comes in all forms from coaching families and regular recognition awards to employee off-site events and an excellent training curriculum. As the firm continues to grow, the leadership team remains committed to listening to our people through a variety of channels, including the upcoming 'Shape Capco' sessions, in order to continue to foster Capco's unique culture. Thanks for your continued contribution to the Capco team!

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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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