DO NOT WORK HERE!!! - Operations Silicon Valley Bank Employee Review

1.0
Jun 7, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

You get a paycheck. Most colleagues are nice.

Cons

Went from fully remote to one day a month to one day a week and then will be going to two days a week in AZ just because the senior manager wanted to and he stated "It would be worse". Since FCB took over they have been promising to adjust our pay to the current market value and inflation and have yet to do so but are requiring us to travel into the office. Senior Management does not care about employees well being. Systems are constantly broken and customers have to deal with jumping through hoops to access their money or provide their compliance requirements. There is no formal training for new hires. Lazy colleagues are allowed to do what they want while others are trying to provide service to the few clients that are not leaving. Outdated PTO and Sick time policies. No employee surveys have been provided since FCB took over.

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5.0
Jun 9, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Great Pay - Great People

Cons

- Post FCB Migration - Things have slowed down

1.0
Mar 31, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Pre-2023, excellent culture and team environment, strong compensation and bonuses, and generous budgets that supported employees well.

Cons

Since the 2023 bankruptcy, the company has struggled to regain its identity. There has been significant turnover in senior leadership, and much of the experienced management team has departed. This has led to inconsistent direction, frequent misalignment between leadership messaging and execution, and a noticeable decline in employee confidence. Compensation, bonuses, and career progression opportunities have become less competitive, and overall employee support has diminished. The organization now feels more like a rebranded extension of First Citizens rather than the distinct institution it once was. There is also an over-layering of management, with too many overlapping roles and unclear accountability, which slows decision-making and creates unnecessary complexity. Finally, the company has lost much of its competitive edge post-2023, with ongoing client attrition and reputational challenges that employees are left to address without clear strategic direction.

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