Good banking products but lack of opportunities for staff - Senior Manager Santander Employee Review

2.0
Jul 30, 2014
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Pros

There are some good colleagues and there is a better focus to improve customer satisfaction

Cons

There is a culture of nepotism ingrained throughout the bank and it is very Spanish centric. You have almost no scope to get a senior position if you are not Spanish or a family of an existing senior manager. The appraisal system is very unfair you can get a good feedback from your colleagues but one senior director can totally overturn your rating and thus affecting your bonus and salary rise.

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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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