STAY AWAY FROM SANTANDER INTERNAL AUDIT DEPARTMENT!!!!!!!! - Anonymous employee Santander Employee Review

2.0
Jun 30, 2018
Anonymous employee
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Pros

CPE credits and good benefits for a private organization. In fact, the idea of having a functional IA department is there but has yet to materialize.

Cons

Not sure where to begin. Certain people in management are not qualified to do their job. Some of them have absolutely no audit background/knowledge and do not have the skills necessary to manage effectively. Worse of all, senior management refuses to address the issues and prefer to keep losing great talents. If you are a professional with good work ethics, please do yourself a favor: STAY AWAY FROM SANTANDER INTERNAL AUDIT DEPARTMENT! STAY AWAY! If you would like to corroborate this comment, ask a few recruiters in the Boston area and they will tell you.

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Cons

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4.0
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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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