ISBAN Reviews

The parent company, Santander, does everything possible to prevent work from getting done. Simple tasks take an exorbitant amount of effort. Software is developed using archaic "technology" called "BankSphere", a bizarre and terribly designed development framework built by the company that takes every step of the software development process and makes it more difficult than you can possibly imagine. Management has no clue how to manage a company, doesn't listen to employees, and constantly make decisions that hurt everyone. Following extremely complicated and ever-changing processes takes precedence over productivity, security, customer experience and the law. The company doesn't value you or your time; you will be expected to work 60+ hour weeks, expected to be available 24/7 and have to fight tooth and nail for your personal time, and they will ignore all of your knowledge and expertise while doing so. You will not advance unless you are a Spanish Male. Women are relegated to project management / secretary work and looking pretty.

Complete lack of strategy (three CEO's in a year); extremely disfunctional; very hierarchical; not uncommon for somebody in higher position not even say hello to lower level colleagues; all senior management positions at Isban US are taken by Spanish males, some barely speaking any English; no accountability with simplest things taking forever to complete. Long hours are expected, depending on the job people also work weekends and holidays if required. Outdated technology, extremely dissatisfied busienss customers - beyond repair; the org climate filled with a lot of frustration and negitivity. No advancement opportunities; the company is downsizing.