Great Place to work if you are in IT - Anonymous employee Silicon Valley Bank Employee Review

5.0
8 Jun 2012
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

-Well compensated -Strong CIO -Mature governance models -Stong Engineering group -Not a place for entitled workers--yes, thats a good thing!

Cons

-Can be management heavy in our compliance areas (but we are a bank..) -Growing pains in some areas in IT and company -Some groups do not seem to be working/caring as much as others

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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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