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Good For a Couple Years, Don't Plan on More - IT Position Axos Bank Employee Review

3.0

10 Sept 2020

It position

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Pros

Working here does have its advantages, especially if you are young and/or eager to learn new skills. You will get one or two years of fast-paced, intense immersion in a banking/finance environment. The bank is growing and growing fast. If you tend to vote Republican or like Trump, this is the place to work. They have a conference room named after Barry Goldwater. It appears to almost be a requirement to be a GOP partisan if you want to advance into management. The CEO seems like he knows what he's doing and is fairly accessible. Innovation is encouraged from management level on down.

Cons

Axos has a unique company culture which tends to put its employees through the grinder and more often than not sends them on their way voluntarily or not after a couple of years (just read previous reviews for further evidence on this.). Do not plan on making a lifetime job here (unless you love Trump and get promoted into mgmt) Management can sometimes be confrontational and often is not politically correct. Entire departments appear to be turned over every two years or so. Excessive bureaucracy due to all processes having to be documented and signed off by multiple layers of mgmt at least once or twice a year, along with the usual bank regulatory overhead. Frequent frustration and confusion due to "Office of the CEO" department, a group of mostly young new college grads who "double-check" and "suggest" new applications/company directions/processes that often conflict with other department directions (ie Jared Kushner in the Trump admin). Bonus structure is in stock, takes a while to vest and provides little additional compensation, despite what they tell you in interviews.

Axos Bank Response

Thanks for sharing your impressions. Not sure how much insight readers can glean from the name of a single conference room; we also have conference rooms named after Teddy Roosevelt and Ben Franklin. But here's the bigger point: To the degree there is an ideological prism through which Axos views the world, it's not so much about politics as it is about economics -- and the conviction that maintaining a robust free-enterprise system is essential to the American Dream. Our meritocratic culture is the embodiment of that philosophy: we demand emotional investment, hard work and excellence.

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5.0

14 Jun 2026

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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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

No. At this point, I couldn’t ask for anything more.

Axos Bank Response

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

22 May 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

Axos Bank Response

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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