Mixed bag - Complaints Handler Santander Employee Review

3.0
15 Jul 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good people, opportunities for overtime, option to buy extra week holiday, bank holidays off, decent training and opportunities to move to different business areas. Management in my experience was good for the most part and I felt supported by most of my managers.

Cons

Could be difficult to get holidays, progression to management opportunities few and far in between, poor pay compared to similar jobs in other banks, bonus structure used to be better but company rewards those in higher positions disproportionately instead of those at the bottom who represent the company which is very unfair.

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5.0
5 Mar 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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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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