Axos Bank reviews

3.1

55% would recommend to a friend

(765 total reviews)
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Gregory Garrabrants

59% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

Axos Bank has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 765 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Axos Bank employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.6 stars).

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765 reviews
2.0
Aug 2, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

You don't need to waste a second working here to know how bad it is. Just read the honest reviews—this place has earned its terrible reputation.

Cons

- Employee turnover is through the roof, and for a reason - Those in charge are toxic, self-serving, and completely unethical - Managers protect themselves by throwing others under the bus - Blame is pushed downward while leadership hides from accountability

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Axos Bank Response
10mo
At Axos, we are focused on building a workplace that supports growth and performance, and we encourage others to explore different perspectives to find what fits best for them. We trust you had the opportunity to share your concerns through the proper internal channels.
3.0
Jul 30, 2025

Challenging

Recommend
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Pros

There are many opportunities to learn

Cons

There is a lot of bureaucracy to do anything with little help

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Axos Bank Response
10mo
Axos promotes a culture of continuous learning and development and we're glad to hear you're benefiting from it. As a financial institution operating in a highly regulated industry, many of our processes are designed to ensure compliance with strict legal and security standards. While this can sometimes slow down decision-making or require additional steps, these safeguards are essential to protect our customers, our data, and our business integrity.
1.0
Jul 30, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

• Exposure to a wide range of responsibilities early on. • A handful of genuinely sharp and mission-driven team members trying to navigate the dysfunction. • If you’re looking to learn what not to do in compliance, this is a masterclass

Cons

• Compliance is treated more as a checkbox than a core function. Timelines and priorities often feel arbitrary, shifting based on leadership mood or optics rather than actual regulatory need • Leadership, particularly at the SVP level in Compliance, demonstrates an ego-first approach that prioritizes control over collaboration. Feedback is unwelcome, and valid concerns are routinely dismissed. • Fundamental risk and compliance concepts are misunderstood by those tasked with enforcing them, and mistakes are met with defensiveness, not accountability. • Ego outweighs expertise, and those who ask tough questions or raise issues are subtly pushed aside. • Risk management is reactive and disconnected from day-to-day execution, creating avoidable gaps and inconsistencies. • Psychological safety is lacking. Employees often operate in fear of saying the wrong thing, even when it’s in the best interest of the Bank.

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Axos Bank Response
10mo
At Axos, we appreciate all perspectives and recognize that constructive input is essential to continuous improvement. The Compliance department operates within a highly regulated framework where adherence to strict schedules and timeframes is not optional and is foundational to our success. These timelines are driven by Regulatory/Board requirements and are designed to ensure the Bank mitigates risk. Navigating shifting and competing priorities requires not only regulatory expertise but also a high level of organization, adaptability, and fact-based decision-making. We also understand that success in Compliance and across the organization depends on alignment with Axos’ core values: integrity, accountability, collaboration, and innovation. These values guide how we lead, communicate, and respond to challenges. While we acknowledge the concerns raised regarding leadership style, we remain committed to fostering a culture where feedback is respected, expertise is valued, and compliance is treated as a strategic function. We are actively working to ensure that our teams feel supported, empowered, and equipped to contribute meaningfully to the Bank’s mission.
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