HQ - Anonymous employee Santander Employee Review

3.0
May 1, 2014
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The hours are pretty good, most of the people are normal and up for a laugh. The company is pretty ambitious for what it is and the UK / Global mix is interesting. The con stated later (personal view of poor mgmt in areas) leads to a lot of opportunities to capitalise on.

Cons

There are some areas of murky management, unsure whether this is from some culture clash from mixing a number of banks together (Abbey, A&L, Grupo). There's a strong Spanish sense in HQ which can seem like the gravy-train at times, individually they are generally good sense of humour but seems to be a spanish old-boys club at the top.

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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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