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

1.0
Jan 16, 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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