Pay and Benefits - Anonymous employee Santander Employee Review

1.0
Sep 27, 2019
Anonymous employee
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Pros

PTO time and pay and raises

Cons

Bank increased starting salary a few dollars but never gave those individuals making beyond more money since they had to move on there own to get more compensation. Career framework is a joke, no opportunities for management. They put all managers in the same category so now you have entry level managers making 19.00 with the managers who could make up to 39.00 an hour with less people. Individual contributors make more money then managers. If your lucky to get a raise it will be 2% for significant exceeds but they will increase you health benefits by 10%. On top of that the holding company has for different health care premiums depending on which company you work for. Health insurance is as low as 100.00 for higher select individuals covering a family where working for Santander Bank the same type of coverage cost about 700.00 per month for the family.

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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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