Square 1 Bank Reviews

Pros

Camraderie, Flexible hours, Great co-workers, Benefits

Cons

Compensation, Management is out of control and very demeaning, High Turnover

Advice to Senior Management

Reward the individuals willing to stick it out with you with compensation

Pros

Very nice crowd, friendships are easy to make.

Cons

It must be the hardest job to make 45k a year. It would become easy and fun at around 60k, but not the case. (The silicon valley bank pays WAY more for the same exact work). A majority of the analysts are looking to get out, but unfortunately the skills gained at the job are too weak to offer much upward job mobility.

I recommend working there if you went to a low grade college and aren't aware of similar jobs that pay much more, but coming from any other perspective will be profoundly disappointing. The chances are you will be making much less than your peers and just stuck.

Pros

They have good benefits and they are understanding of your personal life and situations.

Cons

They do not pay well and they don't offer bonuses to compensate for that.

Advice to Senior Management

Pay is just as important as benefits. If you want to keep the best people the package should be well-rounded.

Pros

Innovative, fast moving company with a unique approach to investment banking

Cons

Only 3 years old, and already having issues with leadership, silo'd business thinking and communications

Advice to Senior Management

Leadership starts at the top. Senior leadership behavior is some of the worst I've seen in over 25 years of leadership and management position. Trust, accountability, acknowledgement of employee contributions are given lip service