Silicon Valley Bank Reviews

Pros

Great compensation and benefits. Great culture. Growing incredibly fast, having made acquisitions over the last 2-3 years. Employee satisfaction/happiness-focused. Good work/life balance; remote and hybrid work options. Revenue diversification means company does well in any economic condition.

Cons

None to speak of, currently.

Pros

Culture, Pay, WLB, Caring, Sr Mgmt

Cons

I cannot think of many cons however its a failed bank now

Pros

The culture is very supportive and everyone wants you to succeed. Plenty of room for growth for those willing to put in the work and stand out. I feel as if I'm compensated fairly and, even post FCB acquisition, that there is money to be made here. I enjoy the current hybrid schedule.

Cons

The people are nice but I've had a hard time developing close relationships with coworkers whereas at other places I've worked, this came more easily. Workload can be a bit heavy at times, but nothing too crazy.

Pros

Culture Opportunity to develop new skills Aligned to purpose Cross-collaboration Pay Benefits

Cons

Constructive feedback is not mature or comfortable for many at SVB. It is something we are encouraged to do more of, but it will take time. The talent is extremely impressive and high achievers, but sometimes lack the leadership skills that are needed to manage high performance teams. Again, I believe our culture will eventually curve this in the right direction.

Pros

Sadly the company is gone due to Greg Becker, the CEO.

Cons

The bank failed due to pure greed by Greg Becker. Thanks pal.

Pros

- Strong company culture that promotes collaboration, learning and growth. - Competitive compensation and benefits packages, including generous time off policies. - Emphasis on innovation and staying ahead of industry trends.

Cons

- The company's upper management lacks diversity, which presents challenges for diverse employees seeking career growth and advancement opportunities within the organization. - The fast-paced work environment can sometimes make it difficult for employees to fully understand the impact of their decisions on other departments and the company as a whole. - The company's processes are outdated and slow, leading to overlap and inefficiency. This lack of innovation can be frustrating for employees who are passionate about advancing the company's goals. - Employees have expressed concerns about the leadership team's transparency and honesty, which has resulted in a lack of trust and a negative impact on the overall company culture.

Pros

Relatively easy once you get to know it

Cons

Lack of growth opportunities for the location

Pros

Flexibility BENEFITS, pay , the culture and sense of belonging

Cons

Long hours at times . Long but doable and rewarding

Pros

Everyone is bought into the mission and values.

Cons

Can feel like a cog in the machine. Can't deviate from your specified role to contribute.

Pros

Not anymore - you screwed up lives and retirement for so many employees who stayed loyal to SVB's culture and the success of our clients.

Cons

Many employees had flagged the issues long time ago. When the "Big bank theory" started in 2017, the influx of unqualified people from larger banks was unstoppable. all you needed to do is to have "Wells Fargo" "Capital One" or other few big names on your resume and you would get C-level position at SVB without any qualifications whatsoever. FED never questioned any of that, not in Risk, not in Fraud or Cyber Security, to say the least. The knowledgeable and dedicated employees, who built the bank , were pushed aside by "big wigs" that are nothing but unwanted employees at other banks. Finally, here we are. The incompetent rookies hired more incompetent rookies based on good old boys club and few women and gay to suppress diversity complaints. Ruined the bank for nothing.