WaFd Bank

WaFd Bank is a national bank, but we’ve tried to act more like a reliable next door neighbor. Ever since we got our start back in 1917, we’ve been helping to build healthy, thriving communities. And, as active members of our communities, we’re truly invested in clients like you—delivering simple, straightforward banking solutions to help you make the most of your money.

Over 200 offices to serve you.

From checking, savings and retirement accounts to home loan and corporate real estate financing, WaFd Bank is ready to help bring clarity to banking. We operate in eight western states, including Arizona, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah and Washington.

Our common-sense, disciplined approach has stood the test of time and made us one of the strongest financial institutions in America.

Careers

We believe in delivering simple, straightforward banking solutions to our clients. Think you can cut through the clutter? If so, we’re looking for friendly, energetic people to join our team.

Our Culture

At Washington Federal, we've taken the same long-term perspective as we have with our clients. We value our employees by investing in a healthy work/life balance, competitive compensation packages, a vibrant team-oriented environment centered on professional service, and 360-degree, open communication with your colleagues.

Employee Perks

It's good to work here! Our benefits package includes:

- Paid time off for vacation, sick and holiday
- Health insurance
- Stock options
- Bonus programs
- Generous 11% 401(k) employer matching*
- Life and AD&D insurance.
- Long-term disability.
- Employee assistance programs.
- Pre-tax health and dependent-care spending plans.

* 401(k) with up to 4% employer match. Plus a generous 7% annual company profit sharing retirement program contribution.

Community Relations

The Washington Federal community giving program is part of an overall strategy beyond just dollars and includes time and action. We believe all people deserve the opportunity to dream, believe and achieve. The building blocks that made our country great - community giving, a stable job, a home to call your own, and mutual respect - continue to be at the heart of possibility for all of us.

We invest our time, resources and passion to build and support vibrant communities that allow every person to work toward their possible goals. In complement to the Washington Federal Foundation, here are a few ways we provide support:

- In 201​8 Washington Federal supported just over $​160 million dollars worth of Community Development loans towards affordable housing, as well as promoting economic development, revitalizing or stabilizing low- or moderate-income geographies, and targeting community services for low- and moderate-income individuals.

- We work to strengthen the communities we serve by investing more than ​13,880 volunteer hours in 201​8 through more than 1​,425 local organizations and initiatives. Colleagues in over 230 branches identify diverse projects, particularly for low- and moderate-income individuals, where they provide volunteer time and expertise to the nonprofit organizations.

- Washington Federal matches employee contributions made to the United Way Agencies in our eight states.

- Event sponsorships are selected and supported within each local community.

- Washington Federal maintains several complimentary community meeting spaces. We believe that providing space for our neighbors to hold business and community meetings is a responsible way for corporations to be good citizens.

- Colleague volunteers provide free tax help for low- and moderate-income families who need assistance preparing their tax return thru a program called Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) . Our employees get the opportunity to grow and learn while helping those less fortunate.

Financial Education:

We believe in providing our neighbors with financial education programs to enhance every day financial management. This education fosters stability for individuals, families and entire communities. The more people know about money management, the more likely they are to improve and maintain their financial health and well-being.

We recognize the fundamental connection between community prosperity and our own as we work to strengthen the communities we serve by investing in education initiatives that create an environment for people to thrive and prosper.

- Our Save at School program helps middle and elementary school students learn the habit of thrift by making modest but regular deposits during our on-site "Bank Days," held once or twice each month. We also match each initial $5 opening deposit to a Save at School account. Email ask@wafd.com to inquire about launching a school savings program in your area.

- Employees determine the specific needs within their communities and reach out to facilitate financial classes for senior citizens who need help avoiding fraud or juggling retirement savings, young professionals navigating the purchase of their first home or students learning how to protect their credit score and build their first budget.

- We partner with organizations such as Everfi to supplement employee efforts with online financial education aimed at helping high school students to develop a better understanding of financial decision making.

We believe the relationships we have with our local communities are as important as those we share with our customers, stockholders and employees. We work to strengthen the communities we serve by investing more than 17,761 volunteer hours in 2017 through more than 1000 local organizations and initiatives.