Don’t expect much - Financial Consultant Santander Employee Review

2.0
Aug 27, 2020
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Pros

For a financial consultant you can cover more branches than in other bank programs. The 401k match is good.

Cons

The bankers don’t refer anything. No one on the bank side is held accountable for anything. You could cover 5 branches and get no referrals one week. The branches are old and dirty. The technically is worst in class. The comp is hardly on par with competitors who have more to offer for your practice. Fees will be high for your clients.

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Cons

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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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