Santander - Review From a Fairly New Employee - Senior Associate Business Analyst Santander Employee Review

4.0
3 Apr 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good people, competitive salary, improving corporate culture, many opportunities for further career growth. I can only speak for my limited view of the company when I write this, but the word on the street often gives Santander a bad reputation in terms of being a desirable place to work. My exposure so far sees this view as unwarranted or out-of-date.

Cons

It is a big, international bank and comes with many of the challenges facing companies of this size. There's a lot of red tape, processes, and inefficiency. It does seem that the company is taking on many of these challenges but there needs to be a continued commitment for improvements to continue. If you've worked in a big bank before, none of these challenges will be new or surprising to you. If you are used to small companies that can move quickly and desire a work environment like that, then this is not your best fit.

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Cons

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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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