Good people, Terrible management - Anonymous employee Santander Employee Review

2.0
Mar 1, 2017
Anonymous employee
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Pros

-Relaxed work atmosphere -Good location -Most employees are great to work with

Cons

-Management has no clear direction at all -Not enough work to perform -Work is allocated poorly (some employees work over the weekends, others have nothing to do) -No appreciation for hard work -If you are not Spanish, not much opportunity to move forward in career development -Backwards way of doing promotions (sometimes need to leave the company and come back to apply for a higher position) -Salaries well below market average -People leave the company and the department does not fill any positions -Extremely high use of consultants, leading to high costs, and ultimately lower pay/benefits

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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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