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36%
41%
19%
5%
0%
4.0
Average Rating
(based on 64 Bank of the West Review Ratings)

Ratings by Category

Company Culture
3.9
Growth Opportunities
3.7
People You Work With
4.5
Person You Work For
4.3
Rewards You Receive
3.8
Support You Get
3.7
Way You Work
4.2
Work Setting
4.0
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"I have worked for Bank of the West for one year. They are a strong leader in the banking industry. I found them to be proactive and responsive in meeting the needs of their customers."
Posted 10 years ago in San Ramon, CA
Bank of the West Employee

"to improve technology and provide more support."

Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 3 / 5
Support You Get 1 / 5 Rewards You Receive 2 / 5 Growth Opportunities 1 / 5
Company Culture 2 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Bank of the West Employee

"Worst bank to work for, discrimination."

Person You Work For 1 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 3 / 5
Support You Get 3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 1 / 5 Growth Opportunities 1 / 5
Company Culture 1 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Financial Services Officer
Person You Work For 3.1 / 5 People You Work With 3.1 / 5 Work Setting 3 / 5
Support You Get 2 / 5 Rewards You Receive 1.4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 1.4 / 5
Company Culture 2 / 5 Way You Work 1.5 / 5
Financial Service Representative

"It was a good job for college students."

Person You Work For 2.5 / 5 People You Work With 1.8 / 5 Work Setting 2.3 / 5
Support You Get 2 / 5 Rewards You Receive 1.9 / 5 Growth Opportunities 1.6 / 5
Company Culture 1.9 / 5 Way You Work 1.8 / 5
Branch Liaison

"Many opportunities, left due to cutbacks due to acquisiton of another company. Would love to have stayed."

What do you like about working at Bank of the West?

"I loved working for Bank of the West. Always varied duties, lots in interaction with branches. That has changed since the mortgage division has left."

Customer Service Representative

"customer service by handling financial transactions accurately and efficiently; contributing directly by recognizing opportunities to make sales referrals"

What do you like about working at Bank of the West?

"Ability to have a work life balance"

What don't you like about working at Bank of the West?

"The limitations of advancement and lots of glass ceilings."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"To take note in employee performance and intangible attributes to consider promotions and not just seniority."

Department Manager

"Although a small well run bank, very progressive"

What do you like about working at Bank of the West?

"The people"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Honesty and enthusiasm"

What don't you like about working at Bank of the West?

"Never should have left great company to work for"

Customer Service Manager

"I am happy with the company I work for, but I am looking for a change."

What do you like about working at Bank of the West?

"I like my staff and the family type atmosphere."

What don't you like about working at Bank of the West?

"I am currently working in an in-store and I am having a hard time working 11 days straight without a day off. I am salary and I am working for free anything over 40 hours."

Commercial Lending Unit Manager

"Easy and professional."

What do you like about working at Bank of the West?

"The opportunity to participate and share knowledge with the department."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be honest with your answers"

What don't you like about working at Bank of the West?

"Office politics in management. Need to ascertain management group is united within the department."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Need for professionalism and equal opportunity for growth. Managers must conduct themselves professionally & be part of the department."

Customer Service Manager

"Great start for my career."

Customer Service Representative

"Good questioning where we all learn and learing never stops"

What do you like about working at Bank of the West?

"Helping customers"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"be yourself and honest as much as possible"

What don't you like about working at Bank of the West?

"Nothing"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Working as teams and making everybody happy"

Telecommunications Manager

"Highest recommendation I can give."

What do you like about working at Bank of the West?

"Allowed to grow regardless of background."

What don't you like about working at Bank of the West?

"Travel was extensive."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Keep doing what you're doing. This is a first class company."

Recruiter

"Bank of the west was a good place to learn but not a career."

What do you like about working at Bank of the West?

"I learned full cycle recruitment and generalist HR functions while at BOW which allowed me to be successul in the Agency environment. I had great relationships with my co-workers and we all learned from each other."

What don't you like about working at Bank of the West?

"I had 6 managers in 4 years."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Mangement needed to take a more modern look at their SOP's. I think with new training and better team management as well as career path development it would be a great place to work."

Security Analyst

"Bank of the Depressed."

Senior HR Manager

"It was a good place to start my career and gave me lots of exposure to various areas of HR"

What do you like about working at Bank of the West?

"The people were genuine. They just wanted to do the best job they could. It was a growth experience for me dealing with all the branches too filling positions for them."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Its been quite a while but just be yourself and research what the company is doing and get as much information as possible."

What don't you like about working at Bank of the West?

"The HR Team was okay. Didnt seem like there was one vision for the whole group. The woman in charge had been there from the beginning and did not like a lot of change even if it was for the better."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"To update themselves on the latest trends of HR Management."

Bank of the West Reviews FAQs

Is Bank of the West a good company to work for?

Bank of the West has an overall rating of 4.0 Average Rating out of 5, based on over 64 Bank of the West Review Ratings left anonymously by Bank of the West employees, which is 3% higher than the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. 95% of employees would recommend working at Bank of the West.

Does Bank of the West pay their employees well?

Bank of the West employees earn $47,000 annually on average, or $23 per hour, which is 29% lower than the national salary average of $66,000 per year. 44 Bank of the West employees have shared their salaries on CareerBliss. Find Bank of the West Salaries by Job Title.

How satisfied are employees working at Bank of the West?

95% of employees would recommend working at Bank of the West with the overall rating of 4.0 out of 5. Employees also rated Bank of the West 3.9 out of 5 for Company Culture, 3.8 for Rewards You Receive, 3.7 for Growth Opportunities and 3.7 for support you get.

What is the highest paying job at Bank of the West?

According to our data, the highest paying job at Bank of the West is a Senior Territory Manager at $201,000 annually. Browse Bank of the West Salaries by Job Profile.

What is the lowest paying job at Bank of the West?

According to our data, the lowest paying job at Bank of the West is a Statement Clerk at $16,000 annually. Browse Bank of the West Salaries by Job Profile.

What are the pros and cons of working at Bank of the West?

According to reviews on CareerBliss, employees commonly rated the pros of working at Bank of the West to be Company Culture, Growth Opportunities, People You Work With and Person You Work For, and no cons.

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