A Changing Company Facing Uncertainty and Transition - Anonymous employee Santander Employee Review

3.0
Jul 2, 2025
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Talented colleagues: Many smart, driven, and collaborative individuals across departments. Learning opportunities: Exposure to new tools, technologies, and projects—especially around Gen AI, automation and digital transformation. Flexibility: Some teams offer decent work-life balance and flexibility depending on your manager.

Cons

Lack of job stability: Ongoing layoffs and restructuring of teams have created a climate of uncertainty. Low morale: The constant organizational changes have impacted employee engagement and trust. Communication issues: Transparency from leadership around strategy, role impact, and future direction has been inconsistent. Limited career growth: With restructuring, some career development paths have become unclear or deprioritized.

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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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