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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

(1,428 total reviews)
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Marc Cadieux

81% 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

3.5

Senior management

3.5

Career opportunities

Silicon Valley Bank has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 1,428 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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Reviews by job title

1K reviews
1.0
Jul 25, 2014

Inexperienced Management and lack of self awareness- SVB, UK

Associate ii
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

-Good exposure to Technology businesses -Payscale is good but growth opportunity very less

Cons

--Inexperienced Management. Awareness about the business is absolutely shocking -Old Boys Club -They mismanage the culture and value which they speak about all the time -If you have been here since the launch in 2012- you are on the top irrespective of your knowledge or experience. Others suffer from mismanagement

4.0
Mar 31, 2016

Application Support

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Nice place to learn.its a banking Application

Cons

less chance to take part in any other activity

2.0
Apr 27, 2009

Dichotomy

Dissatisfied and dissappointed
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good compensation initially. Great bonuses in good years. The business leadership is very talented and far ahead of the curve. After working here, you will really appreciate almost any other company.

Cons

Terrible "work life balance". As commented on in another review innovative thought is not only frowned upon but actively discouraged. Completely differing cultures in differing areas within the company. As also mentioned, the IT group is mired in favoritism, fiefdoms and politics. The technological level of the company is quite primitive, and ludicrous for a company of that size. The smug arrogance of some of the managers is laughable once outside their influence, but horrific if working for one of them. Limited or no negative feedback from their subordinates though as they are quickly approaching their coveted 100% H1B or offshored goal.

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