Competitors:
Pulaski Bank
Pulaski Bank
Southern Bank has served the financial needs of America's Heartland for more than 125 years, making us one of the oldest financial read more
Southern Bank Company Culture
Southern Bank Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.2/5
Southern Bank's Overall Culture is rated C
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Perks & Benefits
BCEO Rating
BCompensation
BOutlook
B-Work Culture
B-Southern Bank CEO
Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Greg Steffens
72 /100
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Diversity at Southern Bank
Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Diverse employees at Southern Bank have rated Executive Team, Outlook, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Southern Bank
Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D
Women at Southern Bank have rated CEO Rating, Perks And Benefits, and Executive Team as the highest categories they have scored
Southern Bank eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-10
Southern Bank employees are -10% more likely to recommend Southern Bank as a great place to work
| 30% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 30% | Passives |
| 40% | Detractors |
Working at Southern Bank
Working at Southern Bank is rated below average by 25 employees, across various culture dimensions. Southern Bank employees rate Perks And Benefits highest among all categories, and think that Office Culture and Professional Development have the most room for improvement, putting Southern Bank’s culture in the Bottom 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at Southern Bank was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Southern Bank
C
Overall Company Culture at Southern Bank is rated C
Last updated months ago
Bottom
40%
Southern Bank ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Southern Bank Employee Reviews
Out of 23 Southern Bank employee reviews, 86% were positive. The remaining 14% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Southern Bank improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 86% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 14% |
Positive Reviews From Southern Bank Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?Wasn't to time consuming, the
- What makes you most happy at work?Love the environment and my co workers
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Everyone works hard and gets things done
Constructive Feedback From Southern Bank Employees
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?coworkers are useless... less interested in working, changing them would be better
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?HR policy should be transparent. Transfer policy should be made
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Listening to retail staff and hearing them
Southern Bank Company Information
Southern Bank Company Overview
Southern Bank has served the financial needs of America's Heartland for more than 125 years, making us one of the oldest financial
Southern Bank Mission, Vision & Values
Southern Bank Mission & Values
Genuine concern for the customer is our top priority, striving to create and deliver superior value in the financial services we provide by exceeding the expectations of our customers. We are dedicated to the communities we serve, both in spirit and support. We provide a progressive and rewarding working environment for our employees that encourages the investment of their time, energy, and talents to the betterment of their communities. We embrace sound banking philosophies that incorporate dedication to relationships, strong business values, and financial integrity while advocating the maintenance of quality assets and reasonable return on shareholder investment. Southern Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Southern BancShares (N.C.), Inc. With its Corporate Headquarters located in Mount Olive, the Bank has total assets of approximately $2 billion and over 60 locations serving North Carolina and Virginia.
Southern Bank Vision Statement
Southern Bank is truly unique, and our vision is quite simple: To be the Bank of Preference by delivering a distinctive banking experience and unsurpassed dedication to our customers and community. We are large enough to offer the most innovative and convenient banking technologies of today, such as Online Banking, yet small enough to give our customers the smalltown, personal attention they've been getting since 1901. In the age of mega-banks and mergers, we strive to afford our customers the best of both worlds, combining hometown service with the best in banking technologies available today.
| Headquarter | 531 Vine Street Poplar Bluff, MO United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.bankwithsouthern.com |
| Founding Date | 1887 |
| Tel | +1 (855) 452-7272 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | SMBC |
Southern Bank Competitors
Southern Bank competitors include Pulaski Bank. Southern Bank ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Southern Bank compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Southern Bank Employees
25 employees at Southern Bank have reviewed Southern Bank across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 25 Southern Bank employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 35% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Southern Bank are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Southern Bank, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Southern Bank are generally satisfied with their team. 25 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at Southern Bank are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Southern Bank believe the environment at Southern Bank is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Southern Bank is comfortably fast. About 54% of the employees at Southern Bank work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Southern Bank are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Southern Bank - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Southern Bank is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Southern Bank KPIs and OKRs
At Southern Bank 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Southern Bank's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Southern Bank employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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Southern Bank CEO & Leadership
Southern Bank CEO - Greg Steffens
72 /100
Greg’s approval rate is just above average, putting Greg in the Top 30% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Greg Steffens is well regarded by employees for the Perks And Benefits Southern Bank offers, and ranks among the Top 25% of CEOs by employees in that category. Greg is most liked by employees in the Sales department and employees with Over 10 Years experience. However, employees with the company for 2 to 5 Years have a slightly unfavorable view of the CEO. When compared to Southern Bank’s competitors, Greg Steffens ranks just below Pulaski Bank’s CEO Gary Douglass. With Greg’s leadership, Southern Bank employee respondents are most happy about their Perks And Benefits and Compensation. Greg was rated slightly below average for Office Culture.
Southern Bank Leadership
The Southern Bank Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO Greg Steffens, Vice President Jim Lightner, and Chief Financial Officer Matt Funke
Greg Steffens CEO / President
Greg Steffens serves as the CEO / President of Southern Bank.
Jim Lightner Vice President
Jim Lightner serves as the Vice President of Southern Bank. Jim started at Southern Bank in Dec of 2014. Jim currently... read more
Matt Funke Chief Financial Officer
Matt Funke serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Southern Bank. Matt started at Southern Bank in Jan of 2006. Matt... read more
Mark Hecker Chief Credit Officer
Mark Hecker serves as the Chief Credit Officer of Southern Bank. Mark started at Southern Bank in Jan of 2017. Mark... read more
Steve Burke Senior Vice President Credit Admininstration
Steve Burke serves as the Senior Vice President Credit Admininstration of Southern Bank. Steve started at Southern Bank... read more
Lora Daves Chief Risk Officer
Lora Daves serves as the Chief Risk Officer of Southern Bank. Lora started at Southern Bank in February of 2017. Lora... read more
Lane Hamilton VP Commercial Loan Officer
Lane Hamilton serves as the VP Commercial Loan Officer of Southern Bank.
Tiffany Jenkins Vice President, Senior Marketing Officer
Tiffany Jenkins serves as the Vice President, Senior Marketing Officer of Southern Bank.
Amanda Porter Vice President Accounting Operations Officer
Amanda Porter serves as the Vice President Accounting Operations Officer of Southern Bank.
Southern Bank Salaries
How much does Southern Bank pay?
How much do people at Southern Bank get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Southern Bank is $115,473, or $55 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $118,286, or $56 per hour.
At Southern Bank, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $268,669 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $44,700 annually. Average Southern Bank salaries by department include: Sales at $212,113, Design at $91,273, Operations at $93,142, and Legal at $268,669. Half of Southern Bank salaries are above $118,286.
13 employees at Southern Bank rank their Compensation in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 43 ratings) while 13 employees at Southern Bank rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 15 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $69k | $69k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $91k | $91k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $117k | $117k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $193k | $193k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $265k | $265k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $344k | $344k | 100th Percentile |
$115,473*
Average Compensation
$118,286*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Southern Bank Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Southern Bank
Diverse employees at Southern Bank score the company 67/100 across various culture categories, placing Southern Bank in the Bottom 40% of companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Southern Bank across various culture dimensions.
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Southern Bank Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
Office Perks
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
Southern Bank PTO
Southern Bank's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. Southern Bank's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Southern Bank
What is Southern Bank address?
Southern Bank location is at 531 Vine Street
Who is the CEO of Southern Bank?
Southern Bank CEO is Greg Steffens, their score by employees is 72
What is Southern Bank eNPS?
The eNPS for Southern Bank is -10
What is Southern Bank revenue?
Southern Bank revenue is $60M
What is the salary for Director of Marketing in Southern Bank?
Director of Marketing average salary in the US is 148k
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