Good place to start your career, but if you are ambitious and want to grow far professionally not the right place - Analyst Santander Employee Review

4.0
15 Nov 2013
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Pros

Multinational; good opportunities to work abroad: STEP program (3 years abroad, 2 countries), MUNDO program (3-5 months in Spain generally) Lots of work

Cons

Too hierarchical Senior executives want to be treated like gods Very snobby you will not get very far without having a good friend or family member in the top You will not have too many responsibilities if you are young, even if you are a top performer Your career will slow down considerably after 5-7 years

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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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