I applied online. I interviewed at Capco (London, England) in Apr 2013
Interview
With enough posts on the 3-course breakdown of the interview itself, I will dwell on other aspects of the Associate Assessment I attended in London.
The Associate Program is also ideal for career changers. So do not hesitate in stating your past experience. Do however state your keen interest in the field of finance (& maybe technology too). An Associate from an earlier program was a PhD in Physics.
After the assessment was completed. You are encouraged to ask questions. Do make the most of it. As the consultants are constantly judging you, even in the breaks on how you interact with otherwise in the room, which include a bunch of consultants and the other candidates.
The consultants certainly try to portray a very positive, young, energetic and vibrant image of the company. Capco, from what the consultants said, has achieved phenomenal success, beaten targets time & again.
It is admirable that the entire assessment is arranged and conducted by the consultants, and not by the Human Resource personnel, which is typical of most companies.
As consultant explained that she had extended periods of working from a client location abroad, and each consultant has to be willing to put a commitment of being away from home (or base office).
It is likely that at the end of assessment, they may choose only 2/3 candidates out of 20 odd.
If you are not selected, you will receive a call with a Consultant or an HR personnel giving you detailed feedback on where you excelled and where you faltered. This gesture is much appreciated.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
In the quick-fire interviews, I was asked:
-Your favourite book and why
-The most important issue facing financial markets/Capco clients right now
-The most important issue that a retail bank may be currently facing
-How many people in a tube at peak hour
-3 words to describe yourself
-Why this tie today
-What are you passionate about, outside of work
-In a fight between a lion and a tiger, who would win & why?
-Who is the CEO of Capco UK
The process was very straightforward and the organization was very communicative throughout. There were a couple of prescreening interviews, a group case study, then interview with a higher-up. Everyone was friendly and made the environment less tense, particualrly during the case study.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Do you rely more on your gut feeling or research and data to inform your work?
The interview process was very smooth, with excellent communication from the recruitment team at every stage. The process consisted of an initial self-recorded interview, followed by an assessment centre and a final interview. The entire process was completed in just over a month, and I was kept well informed throughout with clear updates and prompt feedback. Overall, it was a professional and well-organised experience.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What skills and experience can you bring to the role?
I applied online. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at Capco (London, England) in May 2026
Interview
The recruitment process felt genuinely well thought out compared to other firms I interviewed with. The initial video interview involved four experience-based questions and one case study style question which gave a real taste of what the role involves. From there, the in-person assessment centre was intense but energising. You are in a group of up to nine candidates with senior consultants observing throughout, working through a real FS case study and an individual task. The people I met were engaged and clearly invested in finding the right fit rather than just ticking boxes. Dan in recruitment was brilliant throughout and kept me informed at every stage
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
In the individual task, I was given four emails from different stakeholders and asked to prioritise them in order of priority and urgency.