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      Silicon Valley Bank

      Acquired by First Citizens Bank

      Engaged Employer

      Silicon Valley Bank reviews

      4.0

      75% would recommend to a friend

      (1,426 total reviews)
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      Marc Cadieux

      82% approve of CEO

      53% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.2

      Work/Life balance

      4.1

      Culture & values

      3.9

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.7

      Compensation and benefits

      3.6

      Career opportunities

      3.5

      Senior management

      Silicon Valley Bank has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 1,426 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Silicon Valley Bank employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.7 stars).

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      1K reviews
      5.0
      Mar 26, 2018

      Industry Best and Employee Focused

      Deposit operations
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      - Great benefits - Working with some of the coolest and most innovative clients in the industry - Excellent employee values and work/life balance - Plenty of open opportunities to move within the company, both vertically and laterally - Employee focused - Plenty of social opportunities outside of the office - Understanding and encouraging management

      Cons

      Some internal systems are outdated and clunky, and that can be seen as a hindrance when your primary client base are the leading and cutting edge companies in the tech and startup industry.

      1.0
      Oct 17, 2017

      Just don't

      Analyst
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      -Stepping stone to a better career.

      Cons

      -Lack of advancement -Hectic aka meaning do all the work with no recognition or advancement -Low morale across all teams -Management lies such as you will be promoted yet when the time comes, a lackluster excuse is made -Becoming a "big bank" mentality -New hires come in at a higher position then you, some are warranted, many are not -Extreme lack of diversity, female leadership, and minority female leadership is few and far between -Management to "busy" to mentor, share knowledge, or even help with issues -Spoiled workers who expect everything. ex: "no milk for my free cereal!" "we only get lower level tickets not in the dugout!" -Tenured workers are leaving in droves and taking that knowledge with them leaving departments disabled -Temp/contractor workers for 1-4 years? don't consider that temporary

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      Silicon Valley Bank Response
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      Like all companies, SVB is continuing to evolve to better serve our clients, the companies at the heart of the rapidly-changing innovation economy. We need to keep pace with that change, but we will do it while holding on to the values that have served us so well. Our employees are some of the most passionate and enterprising people in banking. We want them to be successful at SVB and grow their careers here – and help SVB continue to evolve. We are committed to providing our people with the work environment, the resources and the tools necessary to help them do that. - Chris Edmonds-Waters
      4.0
      Sep 7, 2017

      Sr Internal Audit Associate

      Financial analyst ( senior internal audit manager)
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great benefits. Great platform to attract new talent and new innovative technology companies. Work with smart people who consistently challenge you.

      Cons

      Very political. Reviews are based on personality and less on your work. The c suite is out of touch. Upward feedback is filed away and rarely are management held accountable for their actions.

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