A great place to learn how Technology works within a large and international bank works - Senior Manager ISBAN Employee Review

3.0
Mar 27, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

A great place to learn how Technology works within a large and international bank works. Real options to gain international experience. You will get exposure to some very talented proffessionals and will realise how Technology can more often than one would think drive the business in a Bank.

Cons

No career plan. No investment in People Development Best way to come up the ladder is through connections or personal links... Lack of initiatives or channels to get upward feedback, both on supervisors and how the company is ran overall (e.g. no Employee Satisfaction Survey, Peer Reviews, 360 feedback)

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5.0
Sep 13, 2021
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Loved the team and dedication.

Cons

The deadlines can be tights but its a work hard play hard culture.

1.0
Jul 3, 2014
Anonymous employee
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Pros

There are still some great people working there - mainly those remaining from the purchasing of other banks.

Cons

The parent company, Santander, does everything possible to prevent work from getting done. Simple tasks take an exorbitant amount of effort. Software is developed using archaic "technology" called "BankSphere", a bizarre and terribly designed development framework built by the company that takes every step of the software development process and makes it more difficult than you can possibly imagine. Management has no clue how to manage a company, doesn't listen to employees, and constantly make decisions that hurt everyone. Following extremely complicated and ever-changing processes takes precedence over productivity, security, customer experience and the law. The company doesn't value you or your time; you will be expected to work 60+ hour weeks, expected to be available 24/7 and have to fight tooth and nail for your personal time, and they will ignore all of your knowledge and expertise while doing so. You will not advance unless you are a Spanish Male. Women are relegated to project management / secretary work and looking pretty.

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