Does First Western Financial pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, First Western Financial employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at First Western Financial. This rating has decreased by 8% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at First Western Financial?

53% of First Western Financial employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated First Western Financial 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.9 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at First Western Financial?

Associate (10) , Administrative Assistant (5) , Analyst (4) , Private Banker (4) , Banker (3) , Manager (3) , Credit Analyst (2) , Investment Associate (2) , Market President (2) , Relationship Banker (2) , Relationship Manager (2) , Trust Associate (2)

What are the pros of working at First Western Financial according to real employee reviews?

"Pay is below average but good people to work with" ((in 3 reviews)); "Beautiful office." ((in 3 reviews)); "Some supportive colleagues and a predictable schedule." ((in 3 reviews)); "Spend too much on appearance so nice offices?" ((in 2 reviews))

What are the cons of working at First Western Financial according to real employee reviews?

"In office 5 days a week, management is unwilling to understand/comply with employment law when addressed." ((in 5 reviews)); "5 culture isn't necessarily a good thing), do not recognize their part in enhancing performance (are any meeting their goals), and tend to miss out on opportunities to influence others by resisting the creation of a 'company" ((in 5 reviews)); "Decisions take too long to make due to senior leadership being involved in some of the most basic processes." ((in 5 reviews)); "the pay was low" ((in 5 reviews)); "Lack of communication is HUGE and they expect the world out of you but refuse to back you." ((in 4 reviews))

What are the top reviewed First Western Financial locations?

Denver , Phoenix , Fort Collins , Jackson Hole , New York , Aspen , Bellingham

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Horrible Environment, High Turnover, Broken Compensation Programs - Anonymous employee First Western Financial Employee Review

1.0

May 31, 2019

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Location and office is appealing.

Cons

Incentive compensation plans are broken as the goals aren't attainable. The company hasn't hit budget expectations one single year in its 15 years in business. CEO and CFO are horrible leaders and there will never be a change made at the top. CFO is essentially running the company and she points fingers versus taking responsibility for a broken organization (that she created). Turnover is extraordinarily high and compensation being offered for openings is way below average.

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5.0

Jul 11, 2026

Sales executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great company, growth mindset, supportive Committed to unique mission

Cons

Lots of innovation and change

1.0

Jul 9, 2026

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly co-workers, decent salary, good PTO

Cons

toxic work environment, toxic market president, communication is horrible, no culture whatsoever

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