When you join our team,
you’ll play an integral role in our community, united by shared values and common goals. Our CEO is down the street, not across the country, and our teammates embrace the same Arizona lifestyle you do. Take a closer look at what it’s like to work for an organization where your contributions are recognized, you have ample opportunities for growth and you are supported with the roadmap for your success.
There's more to us than you'd expect. Take a closer look.
Our Mission
At Desert Financial, relationships drive success. We share our financial success because we believe it’s the right thing to do - for our members, our community and our team.


Our Vision
Our passion is creating exceptional experiences through financial solutions that make lives better.


Our Values

Big Thinking
Insatiable curiosity and desire for continuous growth is key to your success and ours. We believe that great ideas come from anywhere and transcend position and title. You’ll be given the space you need to do amazing work!

Passion to Help
Our squad is made of hard-working, fun people with a passion for serving, learning, and creating delight for others. We take our job seriously, have fun while accomplishing goals, and are always looking to improve.

Change Readiness
Our team members aim to be change agents, where transitions are navigated with grit and grace. We choose optimism and resilience, keeping our eyes on the horizon.

Team Mindset
At Desert Financial, we go to bat for each other, we're on the same team, and we care. We own up to our mistakes, because we’re all human, and we leave the drama at the door. We're here to do great things together.

Personal Drive
You're encouraged to take the reins to drive your career along your chosen path, and we offer several ways to help you get there. You’ll own your work from start to finish, helping us make a bigger impact for our members, our communities and for each other.
Our longstanding legacy
Diversity, equity, and inclusion at Desert Financial
Desert Financial has a longstanding legacy of helping underserved communities by connecting them with tools, resources, services and products to promote financial empowerment and security. Our hiring practices encourage the recruiting of diverse talent representing a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and education. We strive to foster a culture of belonging and collaboration which leads to innovative solutions and greater opportunity for all employees. Our ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) are employee-led opportunities for all team members to feel supported and heard.
As part of our continued commitment to DEIA, Desert Financial is sponsoring a five-year research program through Filene Research Institute’s Center for Excellence. Led by Dr. Quinetta Roberson of Michigan State University, the project lays the foundation for credit unions to be able to measure their progress in achieving a more diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace.
Where does your story begin?
There are lots of ways you can make a difference at Desert Financial. Choose from our wide range of career options.