What will it take to foster change? - Anonymous employee Silicon Valley Bank Employee Review

2.0
Dec 3, 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The people are willing to roll up their sleeves and do what it takes to get the job done. The company is a good company - and potential for company growth is there. Salary and benefits are good

Cons

Where do I start? I have been here a few years and normally a company gets better - sadly - it’s the opposite. Nepotism has taken a forefront and because of this unskilled people are put into very high roles. These are the people running projects and making decisions - which is very unfortunate since we don’t get paid to churn. The drop in price stock is a painful indicator of how poorly we execute. The only way to move forward is to organize the work, value to talent, and have a solid plan for execution. If things stay the way they are that will never happen. We will continue to run on a few cylinders instead of all of them.

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Cons

- Post FCB Migration - Things have slowed down

1.0
Mar 31, 2026
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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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