Does First Western Financial pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, First Western Financial employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at First Western Financial. This rating has decreased by 16% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at First Western Financial?

49% of First Western Financial employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated First Western Financial 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 3.1 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?

"The people you work with on the daily are so great." ((in 11 reviews)); "Has a good culture." ((in 5 reviews)); "Beautiful office." ((in 5 reviews)); "Pay is below average but good people to work with" ((in 3 reviews)); "Some supportive colleagues and a predictable schedule." ((in 3 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 6 reviews)); "the pay was low" ((in 5 reviews)); "Decisions take too long to make due to senior leadership being involved in some of the most basic processes." ((in 4 reviews)); "Lack of communication is HUGE and they expect the world out of you but refuse to back you." ((in 4 reviews)); "Benefits are good but basic in some ways." ((in 4 reviews))

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First Western Financial Reviews

3.0

49% would recommend to a friend

(116 total reviews)

Scott C. Wylie

57% approve of CEO

51% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.2

Diversity and inclusion

3.1

Work/Life balance

3.1

Career opportunities

2.8

Culture and values

2.8

Senior management

2.8

Compensation and benefits

First Western Financial has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 116 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The First Western Financial employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Finance industry (3.7 stars).

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116 reviews

2.0

Jun 10, 2026

Great co-workers overshadowed by poor management issues

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Amazing co-workers That’s all really

Cons

Tone deaf CEO Backstabbing and manipulative management Non-transparent communication

2.0

May 20, 2026

N/A

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Gave autonomy, had good colleagues

Cons

Outdated process, flawed leadership and company vision, poor comp.

4.0

Apr 6, 2026

Good people, but lacks resources and growth opportunities

Senior wealth specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

A fine regional private bank with good people

Cons

Not as many resources as a larger institution, stagnant in many aspects of business growth

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