Bankinter, the best company to work for in the Ibex 35
Bankinter has achieved fifth place in Actualidad Económica’s 2026 ranking of the 100 best companies to work for in Spain, making it the highest-ranked Ibex 35 company on the list.
This recognition highlights Bankinter’s people management model, focused on areas such as professional development, continuous training, diversity and employee wellbeing.
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Bankinter has been recognised as the best Ibex 35 company to work for in 2026. It stands out for its commitment to talent, professional development and the wellbeing of its employees. In addition, it drives digital transformation with artificial intelligence via its AI First programme. This recognition is complemented by certifications that guarantee the Bank's commitment to people.
Bankinter has been recognised as the best company to work for among all the companies that make up the Ibex 35, ranking fifth in the 2026 edition of Actualidad Económica's annual list of the “100 Best Companies to Work For in Spain”. The Bank achieved a total score of 1,985 points out of a maximum of 2,175, enabling it to improve its position compared to the previous edition and rank among the five most highly regarded organisations in the country for its people management policies.
The study, in which companies with at least two years of operations in Spain and more than 100 employees worldwide participated voluntarily, analyses corporate policies and practices in areas such as talent acquisition and management, remuneration, planning, professional development, training, ESG criteria and working conditions.
This recognition highlights Bankinter’s people management model, which places its professionals at the heart of its activity. In this regard, the Bank promotes an environment where talent can develop to its full potential and that offers opportunities for personal and professional growth.
The Bank is committed to stability, continuous training and the creation of development opportunities within the organisation. With a forward-looking approach, the Bank identifies future talent needs and develops the skills to meet them. This strategy includes mechanisms that promote mobility and professional growth, such as the publication of internal vacancies and job rotation processes, which allow employees to broaden their experience and take on new responsibilities within the Group.
Furthermore, the ranking acknowledges Bankinter’s readiness to meet the challenges posed by the transformation of the financial sector, with the integration of artificial intelligence being one of its main pillars.
Through the strategic AI First programme, Bankinter is rolling out the use of AI technology across its entire workforce, within a governed model and with human supervision. The Bank’s approach is based on the premise that artificial intelligence does not replace professionals, but rather enhances their capabilities and helps reduce the time spent on operational tasks. Bankinter's workforce in Spain has access to advanced generative artificial intelligence tools, and 97% of employees with a Microsoft 365 Copilot licence use the tool in their day-to-day work.
This recognition comes in addition to others Bankinter has received in the field of people management, including the Top Employers España certification and the EFR (Family-Responsible Company) seal, which highlight the Bank’s commitment to professional development, equal opportunities, work-life balance and the wellbeing of its employees.