Great Corporation, too much routine - Senior Analyst Santander Employee Review

4.0
Nov 4, 2012
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Pros

big company with talented people, global banking leader. worlwide spread and very international staff great facilities at their Madrid headquarters, with everything you need at hand (gym, restaurants, supermarket, hairdresser, tailor's shop)

Cons

very little variation of daily work, enters too easily in the routine, hard to make a career fastly (except for very good connected people), poor Human Resources culture and not very competitive wages at the entry level

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5.0
Mar 5, 2026
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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
Jun 4, 2026
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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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