Senior Level Professional - Anonymous employee Santander Employee Review

2.0
9 Jun 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

As in any large company, there are some very good people at Santander who genuinely care about making a positive difference. However, with Santander's high rate of organization change and employee turnover, you really shouldn't make a decision about whether or not to join the company based on who your colleagues will be.

Cons

Santander continues to face many challenges, including poor financial performance, frequent changes in executive leadership resulting in frequent changes in strategic direction, a significant lack of resources in most areas, high employee turnover, low employee morale and the prospect of failing the regulatory "stress test" for three years in a row.

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5.0
5 Mar 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Bonus based on performance. The company always put on events for the employees. Great work environment

Cons

Work long days. And sometimes weekends. Not much room for growth

4.0
4 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Of all the companies I have worked for, Santander has had the strongest training program. The training was comprehensive, well-structured, and especially valuable for employees who are new to the banking industry. Additionally, Santander's ONE software is by far the most intuitive and user friendly banking platform I have used, making it easy to learn and navigate while supporting efficient daily operations.

Cons

Like most retail banking roles, there is a strong sales component. With fewer customers visiting branches due to online banking and ATMs, much of the day is spent making outbound calls to existing clients, trying to set appointments, and push products and services. While I understand the importance of sales in the industry, I personally felt there was significant pressure to prioritize sales goals over relationship building and client service, which I was not comfortable with.

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