Third World IT Organization - IT Contractor Santander Employee Review

1.0
11 Nov 2019
Recommend
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Pros

-Close to "T" -Meet some international people -If you're really into the mainframe -If you need to kill a year in between jobs and they offer you a very good rate, then maybe

Cons

-Very antiquated systems. Windows 2003 was common, filling out tickets by scanning paper. Hard to get a password to even access a lot of systems. -Very low professionalism: Managers undermining other managers Higher than usual nepotism and croneyism Very high turnover. McDonald's like in some areas. People yelling, carrying on, histrionics, etc. -Columbia Park facility is old and crowded. Very hard to get a conference room. -Poor promotions, lack of growth -Onboarding takes a long, long time. Think-- just getting your laptop is a minor miracle

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5.0
5 Mar 2026
Anonymous employee
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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
4 Jun 2026
Recommend
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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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