Executive team has zero ability to lead - Senior Data Analyst Sallie Mae Employee Review

2.0
28 May 2024
Recommend
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Pros

This used to be a great company with actual leaders.

Cons

Sallie Mae is stuck with the mindset that outside talent is the best/only talent. This recent mindset has left Sallie Mae with a leadership team that is absolutely clueless and paralyzed when it comes to decision making; yet, they keep forging forward expecting the outcome to be different.

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5.0
9 Jun 2026
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Pros

The work culture is quite chill and results-focused. The office space is also quite decent.

Cons

Being a bank, it’s highly regulated so everything we do must go through a thorough compliance review.

5.0
22 Jun 2026
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Pros

The biggest pros for me are the people and the opportunities for growth. The culture is very team-oriented, and there’s a genuine willingness to support one another and see each other succeed. I also appreciate that the company is open to trying new approaches and evolving how we work, which creates meaningful opportunities to learn, take on new challenges, and continue developing professionally.

Cons

One area for improvement would be system modernization, as updates and enhancements can be slow and sometimes create inefficiencies in day-to-day work. Additionally, communication across departments during issues or changes could be more consistent and timely to ensure teams are fully informed and able to respond effectively.

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