Wouldn't recommend - London Office - Relationship Advisor Silicon Valley Bank Employee Review

1.0
Sep 3, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

On paper it looks like a cool place to work. The hardware provided is modern and the office space is quite new & very central in the city.

Cons

The job you end up doing is nowhere near the job you applied for. Work life balance doesn't exist. Management and staff are cliquey and unfriendly to anyone outside of their little 'gangs'. It's like being in high school, lots of whispers & eye rolling. Management completely micro manage everything, no ability to work your own way. It's the managers way or no way. Salary doesn't reflect the amount of hours, or the job. Massively under staffed so everyone is constantly trying to blunder through huge work loads.

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5.0
Jun 9, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

- Great Pay - Great People

Cons

- Post FCB Migration - Things have slowed down

1.0
Mar 31, 2026
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Recommend
CEO approval
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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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