Special treatment, Racist and Sexist - Early Stage Santander Employee Review

1.0
15 May 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

If you're part of the majority you'll be hired and given special company sponsored training, networking, and career development. Higher ups have conversations on how to encourage and promote more people of the majority. And you will be given promotions at a higher rate than non majority groups. The LITERAL MAJORITY at Santander is people of color and woman. So if you fit that mold this is perfect for you. If for example you happen to be male and Asian, look some where else.

Cons

The problem is, when they send out company wide emails saying these groups are to help "minorities" and the actual associate population is opposite of that then you have a lie, politics, and propaganda. They provide almost nothing to the general associate population. Lack of training is a rampant problem.

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5.0
5 Mar 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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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
4 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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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