Banca March, the only bank to feature in the ranking of the best places to work in Malaga 21 November 2024 Category: Grupo Banca March This latest milestone follows other recognitions achieved over the course of the year: Banca March was ranked as the second best company to work for in Spain and the top Spanish company and the only Spanish bank to make the ranking of the best places to work in Europe. These rankings are endorsed by Great Place to Work®, the leading international consultancy firm specialising in auditing people management policies. The final score given by the independent consultancy firm is largely determined by the opinions of employees at the companies assessed. In September, Banca March opened a new business hub in Malaga’s Alameda Principal, further evidencing the bank’s firm commitment to Andalusia and its intention to position itself as Spain's leading provider of private banking, wealth management and business advisory services. At September 2024, the province of Malaga accounted for 43% of Banca March's business volume in Andalusia, which stood at almost €1.4 billion. Banca March is the only bank to feature among the best places to work Malaga, according to the Great Place to Work® ranking for the Andalusia city published today. This latest recognition comes after milestones in April, when Banca March was named the second best company to work for in Spain, and in September, when it was positioned as the top Spanish company and the only Spanish bank in the European ranking of best companies to work for by Great Place to Work®, the leading international consultancy firm specialising in audits of people management policies at businesses. What makes this recognition particularly valuable is that it is based largely on the opinions of the bank's employees. According to the confidential survey conducted by Great Place to Work®, 9 out of 10 Banca March professionals are proud to work for the bank. Anselmo Martín-Peñasco, Deputy Managing Director of Banca March and Head of the Human Resources area, said: “This accolade is further recognition of Banca March's business model, rooted in its leadership position in solvency, responsible advice, a trusted reputation, quality of service, advisory technology and people management, with the best-trained, most highly valued professionals in the sector. By our own merits, we are perceived as the best training facility for private banking and corporate advisory managers. Our talent management model is predicated on continuous training and expertise. As a further example of this commitment to the development of professional knowledge and skills, Banca March invested more than 1,000 euros per employee in training last year, more than doubling the average for the wider industry.” Banca March in Málaga In September, Banca March inaugurated a new business hub at number 40, Alameda Principal in Malaga. This new opening further underpins Banca March's robust commitment to Andalusia, where it has had a footprint since 2001, and delivers progress on its strategy of positioning itself as the Spanish leader in private banking, wealth management and corporate advisory services. The Malaga Business Hub – which has a total surface area of 1,106 sqm spread across five floors – is an emblem of Banca March’s unwavering commitment to the region. Right now, the province of Malaga accounts for 43% of Banca March’s business in Andalusia, which stands at a total business volume of almost €1.4 billion. Malaga also accounts for 53% of the total Private Banking customers and Business Banking customers in Andalusia. Recognition in people management Banca March’s inclusion among the best companies to work for in Malaga comes on top of the other milestones achieved throughout the year; Banca March obtained Great Place to Work® and Top Employers certifications and was ranked as the second best company to work for in Spain according to the Best Workplaces ranking, and as the top Spanish company and only Spanish bank in the European Great Place to Work® ranking. Specifically, the bank was certified as a Great Place to Work for the fifth year running, thanks to its excellent workplace culture and the team’s sense of pride in belonging, as well as its strong people management practices and policies. Banca March also secured Top Employer certification – awarded by the independent consultancy firm Top Employers Institute – for the sixth year running. Banca March has also made it on to the podium for three consecutive years in Actualidad Económica's "100 best companies to work for in Spain" ranking.