Pros and cons - Anonymous employee Santander Employee Review

3.0
May 28, 2015
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Expressed drive and optimism to develop US market, and has had success in other global regions. Growth allow opportunity for those who can function in ambiguous environments.

Cons

Due to growth by acquisition, unfrastructure and management hierarchy all over the place. Difficult to pass a certain level without fluency in Spanish due to reliance on Madrid for key issues.

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Cons

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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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