Governance Risk and Compliance / GRC Unprecendented Horror - Info Tech GRC Santander Employee Review

1.0
23 May 2015
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Pros

It provided a continual pay check until another position was found. Insurance. This position taught me to assess other jobs for more than salary and name prominence. People outside of the GRC department were good people to work with. Good benefits.

Cons

GRC Management Bullying. Management has no idea what Governance Risk or Compliance is. Nor can it grow the organization. ***It's in the red to be cut if it cant hire a slew of bodies because turnover has remained so high***. Moral is shameful. No opportunities for growth although there are a /plethora/ of empty seats in the group. Micromanagement that is stressful under a particular manager. Very unapproachable and repelled people as many of us gravitated away.

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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
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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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