The Milton Keynes jobs are bad but the London roles may be better - Analyst Santander Employee Review

2.0
Mar 29, 2017
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Pros

Flexible work hours An hour off for doctor's appointments if you needed them Can be quite relaxed at times in the office The other analysts were nice

Cons

Lack of job stability (moving roles across the country/making people redundant at a whim) Very poor and out of date data systems Lack of transferrable skills for employees because of outdated systems Below market average pay, but a big show and dance of pay rises HR/Managers often tell white lies to get people to stay Weak progression for most Lots of slow, monotonous transformation projects that fail but take up lots of time and effort A somewhat miserly company Low retention of staff Difficult to recruit for vacancies Very political senior managers Cut throat corporate when needs be, but without the glamour.

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5.0
Mar 5, 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
Jun 4, 2026
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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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