Sinking Ship - Anonymous employee Santander Employee Review

2.0
30 Jul 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great at promoting within the company. If you are willing to work hard there is alot of room for growth

Cons

Senior Management changes every 2 years, and as a result employees are yo-yo'ed back and forth between conflicting stategies. Although clear communication is attempted it's very rarely effectively conveyed. Technology is very archaic and the customer usually pays the price. The incentive has recently changed for the worse. Whereas Santander previously paid higher than industry average, they are now paying well below. To add insult to injury, upper management constantly reminds you how great the new plan is and how much money you are going to make ( as if none of understanding basic math) Morale is extremely low and the general consensus is that the company is trying to push out its employees so they can replace them with someone at a lower pay, even if it means less production. It's obvious that the company cares nothing about its employees. There are too many banks paying more than what Santander has to offer without all this nonsense. Banks that not only have a recognizable and respected brand in the US, but who are leading the way in technology instead of trailing 10 years behind.

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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
Business outlook

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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