SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 2013, THE ARMED FORCES 2 CAPCO (AF2C) PROGRAMME HAS BEEN THE GATEWAY INTO THE WORLD OF CONSULTING FOR INDIVIDUALS DRAWN FROM ALL THREE SERVICES.

Service leavers possess a range of skills that are eminently transferable to financial services consulting. The recipient of the Ministry of Defence’s Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) top tier gold award, the AF2C programme continues to go from strength. 

Capco formally signed the Armed Forces Covenant and become a member of ERS in 2015. The ERS recognizes employer organisations that pledge, demonstrate or advocate support to defence and the armed forces community and are leaders within their market sector when it comes to advocating “support to Defence People issues to partner organisations, suppliers and customers with tangible positive results”.  

If you are currently transitioning out of the military, or have previous military experience, we want to hear from you.

HARNESS YOUR UNIQUE SKILLSET

We are looking for seasoned, high-calibre, creative service leavers to help drive business change in today’s fast-moving global financial services industry. At Capco, we hold ex-service personnel’s transferable skills in the highest regard and offer a supportive and engaging transition back into the civilian workplace.

We've seen five key benefits when recruiting ex-military and reservists: 

1. Consultancy often involves identifying a problem and providing the optimal solution – servicemen and women are well-equipped to deal with complex and rapidly evolving scenarios. 
2. Fear of making a decision is not uncommon in the consulting world – service personnel are more willing to take a decisive step forward with a view to course correcting as necessary in the future.
3. We see a clear parallel between the military and financial services consulting in terms of working alongside colleagues drawn from diverse nationalities, cultures and backgrounds. Both professions require an ability to assimilate, make connections and build a rapport with everyone. 
4. As in the military, at Capco we invest significant time and resources to inculcate leadership qualities in all our employees from the outset. 
5. Accepting ownership and accountability comes as second nature to army officers – a trait that is highly valued both at Capco and across the wider consulting world. 

OUR PROGRAMME

We are looking for new colleagues who will contribute and thrive in our entrepreneurial, meritocratic culture where the philosophy of Be Yourself At Work sits at the heart of all we do. 

Following an initial week of training and networking with your team, you will have the opportunity to work with some of the largest financial services organizations in the world on industry-transforming projects and initiatives.

• One week of in-depth training – providing a  deep dive into the world of financial services and Capco itself, covering all the essentials to set you up for a successful career as a financial services consultant
• A full-time job – this is not an internship, you’ll be offered a full-time position straight away
• Military mentor – you’ll be assigned a mentor from within our business who has previously come through the AF2C scheme and who will provide help and advice
• AF2C network – benefit from a ready-made support structure of ex-service personnel.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A work culture focused on innovation and creating lasting value for our clients and employees 
• Ongoing learning opportunities to help you acquire new skills or deepen existing expertise
• A flat, non-hierarchical structure that will see you working with senior Partners and directly with clients
• A diverse, inclusive, meritocratic culture.

CONTACT US

If you have any further questions, please email us at armedforces2capco@capco.com.