You dont know how bad it is till you get out - Senior Leadership Santander Employee Review

1.0
Oct 6, 2021
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Pros

They try to build a positive culture. Feeble attempts, but out side of IT is is better

Cons

IT is a toxic place to be and quality of life is non-existent. Authoritarian leadership and i use leadership loosely. Upper management does not listen to the experts who work on items daily. Lack of education and a failure to embrace the talent that is showing what needs to be done. Upper leadership are friends of friends and have zero fundamental skills of leading.

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5.0
Mar 5, 2026
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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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