Having worked at 2 national MAJOR banks, Key is definitely a step back. - Relationship Manager KeyBank Employee Review

2.0
12 Oct 2010
Recommend
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Pros

Laid back, not widget-driven. No strong pushes for specific singular products. If you aren't a hard-driven salesperson, this is a good position for you.

Cons

Commission is miserable. Annually you won't make more than $8,000. In other banking positions, you get monthly commission which can easily exceed $30,000. Their internal systems are horrible. They lack the sophisticated tools for employees AND customers. Working for them will immediately let you feel that yoy're working for a community/regional bank.

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5.0
3 June 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Culture, opportunities, industry leading products and benefits

Cons

Internal politics and favoritism blocks talent

4.0
23 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Flexibility is what sells this place as a great place to work. Hybrid schedule, great PTO, no guilt trips for needing time off for family matters.

Cons

Your experience will vary greatly based on your manager. One asset manager can freely call in or wfh without worry where another AM may be reprimanded for the same. The insurance department is completely inept. Borrowers are constantly threatening to sue because our insurance dept management sucks. Very little training across most departments. Some people work very very hard, others dont work at all, there doesnt seem to be much oversight there. When a manager tells their employee "dont expect to get promoted next year" with no guidance or encouragement, you pretty much kill all motivation for that employee to do better. They will hire people as senior staff and pay them way more than their seasoned employees make, and then tell their seasoned employees not to expect a senior promotion.

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