Don’t work for Santander - Anonymous employee Santander Employee Review

1.0
Mar 13, 2025
Anonymous employee
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Pros

I enjoyed working there at the beginning when I first went for the job I had supported managers. It was more about the customers and how to support them.

Cons

However it has changed in the past year. Not being supported by managers and don’t get given any training. Being watched all the time when speaking to customers on the phone and the managers micro manage monitor how long you are on breaks. Feel like it is a prison. Santander only care about profit not the wellbeing of staff. I wouldn’t recommend working there.

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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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