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Working at First Federal in Santa Monica, CA: 4 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Santa Monica, CA Area

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On average, employees in Santa Monica, CA at First Federal give their company a 3.3 rating out of 5.0 based on 4, whereas overall Average Rating of First Federal is 4.1 out of 5.0 based on 21 First Federal Review Ratings. The happiest First Federal employees in Santa Monica, CA are Residential Lending Managers submitting an average rating of 4.9 and VP of Commercial Bankings with a rating of 4.1.

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4.1
Average Rating
(based on 10 First Federal Review Ratings)

Ratings by Category

Company Culture
4.1
Growth Opportunities
3.9
People You Work With
4.5
Person You Work For
4.1
Rewards You Receive
4.0
Support You Get
3.7
Way You Work
4.6
Work Setting
4.3
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Working at First Federal in Santa Monica, CA: 4 Employee Reviews

VP of Commercial Banking

What do you like about working at First Federal?

"FFB was the last Santa Monica-based bank with a long history and tradition."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"The company did not survive the financial crisis and was acquired by One West Bank after being in business for more than 75 years."

What don't you like about working at First Federal?

"The departments did not communicate and worked well together while I was there."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Integrity, transparency especially when it comes to keeping employees and stock holders informed about potential challenges the company faces."

Person You Work For 3 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5
Company Culture 3 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Residential Lending Manager
Person You Work For 4.9 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 4.9 / 5
Support You Get 4.9 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4.9 / 5
Company Culture 4.9 / 5 Way You Work 4.9 / 5

Company-Industry Rating Comparison

4.1
First Federal (21)

4.6 Highest Rated in this Industry is Home Finance of America (17)
2.2 Lowest Rated in this Industry is Cottonwood Financial (5)
3.8 Average of All Companies in this Industry (13,617)
Marketing Manager
Person You Work For 4.6 / 5 People You Work With 3.9 / 5 Work Setting 4.4 / 5
Support You Get 4.5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3.4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3.4 / 5
Company Culture 3.6 / 5 Way You Work 4.5 / 5
Inventory Controller

"I had a fine time working there."

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