Associate Consulting Programme

Associate Consultant – Financial Services (Associate Consulting Programme)

Location:

London (Hybrid) | Practice Area:
Business Consulting | Type:
Permanent Start your consulting career helping financial services organisations transform how they operate and innovate.

The Role Capco’s Associate Consulting Programme (ACP) is designed for early-career professionals looking to begin a consulting career within Financial Services. As an Associate Consultant, you will join a cohort of new consultants and complete a structured training programme before working on real client projects.

You will be aligned to a core domain:
Banking & Payments, Capital Markets, Insurance, or Wealth & Asset Management, gaining exposure to transformation initiatives and AI-enabled ways of working. Working alongside experienced consultants, you will help clients modernise platforms, improve operations, and respond to an evolving industry landscape.

What You’ll DoSupport transformation initiatives across Financial Services, conducting research, data analysis, and process mapping to solve client problems

Develop key project artefacts including requirements, presentations, and analysis outputs while contributing to business analysis, testing, and operational change

Participate in client meetings and workshops, collaborating with stakeholders and using tools, accelerators, and AI to deliver data-driven outcomes

What We’re Looking For University graduate with a minimum of a 2.1 grade (or equivalent) at undergraduate level, possessing strong communication, presentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills & able to structure complex information clearly

Interest in Consulting and Financial Services, with curiosity & knowledge of trends across one or more or our domains

Experience using AI tools and a strong interest in how AI is shaping the future of work Proactive, curious, and collaborative mindset with strong attention to detail

Bonus Points For6 months’ experience in consulting, financial services, fintech, or technology, with exposure to transformation, operations, or regulatory concepts

Familiarity with data analysis tools, AI, or emerging technologies, and experience working in team-based or project environments

Demonstrated interest in innovation, Financial Services trends, or technology accelerators such as AI-enabled tooling

Why Join Capco Start your consulting career with structured training and hands-on project experience

Work on transformation initiatives across leading Financial Services organisations

Learn from experienced consultants in a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture

Be part of a team shaping the future of Financial Services Help build the next generation of consulting talent at Capco Associate Consulting Programme Structure You’ll begin with a two-week immersive training programme covering Financial Services fundamentals, consulting skills, and real-world case simulations.

Following this, you’ll join a client project, supported by a dedicated career coach and peer buddy, whilst continuing to receive ongoing learning through training, certifications, and on-the-job experience.

We offer a competitive, people-first benefits package designed to support every aspect of your life:

Core Benefits:
Discretionary bonus, competitive pension, health insurance, life insurance and critical illness cover

Mental Health:
Easy access to Care First, Unmind, Aviva consultations, and in-house first aiders

Family-Friendly:
Maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, plus paid leave for sickness, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause, and bereavement

Family Care: 8 complimentary backup care sessions for emergency childcare or elder care Holiday Flexibility: 5 weeks of annual leave with the option to buy or sell holiday days…