It was worse than I thought. - Business Analyst Axos Bank Employee Review

1.0
Apr 7, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The only benefit in working at Axos Bank (formerly Bank of Internet) is the opportunity to gain experience working in a dysfunctional environment.

Cons

I heard it was a less than ideal place to work before I started my employment here. I couldn’t believe it could be as bad as I heard. It was. (1) The meritocracy culture that Axos Bank encourages results in a selfish, conniving, idea-stealing, finger-pointing, fear-based environment. (2) The executive team fails to see the value and dedication employees bring, and instead of rewarding them they let their top performers go in fear of others looking bad. There are some occasions where the company went so low as to fire some employees right before their bonus stocks fully invest. Shame on you, management. (3) There is no work-life balance. In fact, the workload and unrealistic deadlines demand weekends and evenings to get your job done. Unless you are part of a team that doesn’t put their time in. If that is the case, those low-performance employees get to come in late and leave early without consequence. (4) There is no meaningful appreciation or recognition. After a major launch to consolidate their brands, the company hosted the most mediocre lunch event you can imagine. An outdoor event where you waited close to an hour on line to receive half a sandwich and a choice of soup or salad. And, in a pathetic effort to recognize the hard work and dedication employees put forth for the successful launch, you have an arrogant, self-indulged CEO on a balcony looking down at his employees (figurative and literally speaking) as he struggles poorly through papers acknowledging the few names on the list he was able to pronounce leaving the others unrecognized with the messy stack in his hand.

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5.0
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Pros

• Realistic goals • Cutting-edge technology that speeds up the work • Solid career progression opportunities • Smart colleagues • Great compensation and generous benefits

Cons

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Axos Bank Response
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Thank you for the great feedback and we’re glad to hear the goals, technology, and team are making a positive impact on your experience. It’s great to know you’re seeing growth opportunities and value in our compensation and benefits. We appreciate you being part of Axos!
1.0
May 22, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Only pro here is that certain roles will let you operate above your title, e.g. exposure to sides of the job reserved for senior roles at other firms. 15 days PTO to start is actually not terrible either. Great coworkers depending on your team.

Cons

Too many to list here, but will try. Main issue here is the top-down culture of fear and internal politics, as the entire bank is at the whim of one person. Managers are exclusively concerned with looking good in front of the CEO, and even top SVPs are terrified to be honest with him. SVPs routinely complain about not being able to get comp raises for employees, while simultaneously being terrified to ask. Do not expect your manager to go to bat for you if it in any way involves being assertive. If you want to work for a borderline alt-right CEO who belittles employees openly, this is your spot. The only people that thrive here are those who have never worked elsewhere and do not know what a real company looks like. Looking forward to the HR denial response here too. Some other cons: - Zero WFH allowed - Below market compensation across all roles - Stock bonus vesting schedule that take 4 years to fully vest

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Axos Bank Response
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Axos is a performance-driven environment with a clear expectation of accountability, transparency, and results at every level. Leaders are expected to advocate for those who are performing on their teams, have direct conversations, and drive outcomes. Many employees thrive in this environment because it provides meaningful responsibility, exposure to leadership, and the opportunity to contribute beyond a narrowly defined role. Compensation and rewards are managed through structured processes aligned to market data, business performance, and individual contribution. Equity programs are designed to promote long-term alignment and retention, which is standard practice across the industry. Our onsite model is intentional and supports collaboration, speed of decision-making, and execution, key differentiators for our business. While that model may not be the right fit for everyone, it is clearly communicated and consistently applied. We continue to focus on attracting and retaining high-performing talent who are motivated by impact, ownership, and the opportunity to build in a fast-paced environment.
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