Generally good but hard to progress if you aren't in the core group - Anonymous employee Silicon Valley Bank Employee Review

4.0
4 Nov 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Benefits package is first class - Social company to work for - Opportunity to travel to US - Great office location

Cons

- If you're not in the clicky gang you're going nowhere. - Despite the connection to tech systems are aging and creaky - Now established in UK the culture has got more cut-throat - Office is over-crowded

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5.0
13 Mar 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

People are nice and it's a great culture company to work.

Cons

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1.0
31 Mar 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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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