A fantastic opportunity ruined by bad leadership and tech - Anonymous employee Tandem Bank Employee Review

1.0
8 Sept 2020
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Lots of good people, although many are now moving on.

Cons

Innovation and desire to be different/better constantly stifled by risk adverse senior leadership and teams who lack the vision to understand anything other than how the old banks do things. Hostile and toxic tech leadership that pretends to work in a modern, agile and cross functional way but really operates a 'command & control' waterfall style. Chief Data, Technology and Product officer (yes, all three in one!) who has far too much power for someone with very little practical or relevant experience, ability or talent at anything other than shouting people down and always thinking he knows best.

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4.0
24 June 2026
Anonymous employee
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CEO approval
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Pros

Good people and colleagues, good culture

Cons

Company not growing quickly, limited opportunities for progression

1.0
23 Apr 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

They had a nice office and the office building had nice staff

Cons

- The salary was really poor and way below market rate - HR often had favourites that would receives favourable pay reviews and promotions - Nepotism

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Tandem Bank Response
2mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Tandem. We’re pleased to hear you found the office environment welcoming. However, we’re sorry to learn that other aspects of your experience didn’t meet expectations. We are committed to fair and consistent pay, supported by clear and transparent processes. Tandem follows an annual pay review framework and undertakes regular market analysis to ensure salary ranges remain competitive. Where a salary falls outside the appropriate banding, it is reviewed on a case by case basis and considered by our People Cost Committee. We appreciate all feedback as part of our ongoing focus on maintaining fair and transparent practices. If you would like to share further detail, you are welcome to contact the People Team directly. We wish you all the best in your future endeavours and thank you again for your feedback.
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