Good people, Decent Company Terrible industry - Digital Banking Advisor Santander Employee Review

3.0
22 Sept 2025
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Pros

The management team for santander belfast are some of the greatest people you can work for. Their new office has great views and facilities They have a good leave policy The management will try to cater to staff health issues as much as they can

Cons

call center work is soul destroying not santanders fault but still They were always understaffed so calls were non stop Working from home is ok for my bosses bosses bosses boss but not for me when my role actually suffers being in an office with 40 other people all talking at the same time which cost me nearly 10k a year in lost time when measured at santanders hourly pay rate in travel time.

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5.0
5 Mar 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Bonus based on performance. The company always put on events for the employees. Great work environment

Cons

Work long days. And sometimes weekends. Not much room for growth

4.0
4 Jun 2026
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Pros

Of all the companies I have worked for, Santander has had the strongest training program. The training was comprehensive, well-structured, and especially valuable for employees who are new to the banking industry. Additionally, Santander's ONE software is by far the most intuitive and user friendly banking platform I have used, making it easy to learn and navigate while supporting efficient daily operations.

Cons

Like most retail banking roles, there is a strong sales component. With fewer customers visiting branches due to online banking and ATMs, much of the day is spent making outbound calls to existing clients, trying to set appointments, and push products and services. While I understand the importance of sales in the industry, I personally felt there was significant pressure to prioritize sales goals over relationship building and client service, which I was not comfortable with.

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