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Answers to FAQs

Below you will find answers to some frequently asked questions about a career at Sovereign.
Job Search
Applying Online
Corporate Culture
Benefits
Job Search
How can I search for a current job opening?
You can search in several ways based on your own preferences on the Employment Opportunities page. You can limit your searches based on the city and state you are interested in working in, your work availability, the department you are primarily interested in, or by a position's keyword.
How often are job postings updated?
Postings are updated daily, as positions become available or are filled.
How can I make my search more effective?
If you are having difficulty finding the types of positions you are interested in, broaden your search and try using only one of the search criteria, such as "State" or "Work Availability."
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Applying Online
How can I apply for a position at Sovereign?
While conducting a job search, if you find a position you are interested in applying for, select the position, create a profile, and complete the online application.
What happens to my online application after I submit it?
When you complete an online application, it will be sent for immediate review to the regional recruiter. If your application meets the required needs of the position, a Human Resources representative may contact you to discuss your background and our opening.
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Corporate Culture
What differentiates Sovereign from its competitors?
The difference is easy to see from the beginning, especially in our commitment to our team members. Without our valuable workforce, we wouldn't be able to carry out our mission of providing world-class service that benefits our customers, our shareholders, and our communities.
How does Sovereign demonstrate its commitment to diversity?
Sovereign Bank is committed to maintaining a respectful and inclusive environment that promotes diversity and embraces differences. Our team members reflect a mosaic of backgrounds, achieve full potential, exceed business goals, and enhance the delivery of world-class customer experience.
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Benefits
Does Sovereign offer benefits for unmarried, committed families?
Yes. Sovereign Bank offers flexible benefits to domestic partners. For more information on our benefits, visit our Benefits page.
How much vacation time does Sovereign offer?
Because everyone's needs for time off differ, Sovereign Bank offers all part- and full-time Team Members with the flexibility to determine how best to utilize their time off. We offer a Paid Time Off (PTO) program, which puts you in charge of a total block of time and lets you schedule time off when you need it.
Are part-time employees eligible for benefits?
We value our team members, and we provide the same benefits to our part-time team members as we do to our full-time team members.

Flexible benefits are available to team members who are regularly scheduled at least 20 hours per week. For more information, visit our Benefits page.
How long do I need to be employed to be eligible for the benefit programs?
Eligibility for benefit plans begins approximately 30 days after your date of hire.
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