Too political and big lack of investment in the Branch. - Anonymous employee Santander Employee Review

1.0
16 Jan 2015
Anonymous employee
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Pros

A small office environment. A number of people have long-term experience there and have been helpful.

Cons

Small office environment. No investment in people or the branch. There is a lack of staffing in key areas with no career path. If you are not from Spain you are at a disadvantage. Very bureaucratic and political. Lack of raises since 2008. None of the senior management are all imports that stay for a few years and go back to Madrid so they have no stake.

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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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