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We have a simple philosophy: Everyone should be treated with dignity and respect.This simple approach has been in practice for years at Washington Mutual. We're committed to creating a work environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and succeed. Great customer service—inside and outCustomer service is a top priority here. We realize that our customers don't want to talk to uptight bankers; they want a friendly smile, fast service and respect—all backed by knowledge and expertise. Every department at Washington Mutual has internal and external customers, and our goal is to provide consistently outstanding service. That difference makes Washington Mutual a great place to bank and a great place to work.The value of your commitmentAt Washington Mutual, what you accomplish is more important than your title. We believe in providing our employees with an environment where they can achieve their goals—both in terms of customer service and career growth. That's why we offer great benefits to reward hard work. But don't just take our word for it—see what our employees have to say about working at WaMu.
Community involvementWe think it's important to support the communities in which we do business and we encourage our employees to get involved in local community activities. If you work for Washington Mutual and qualify, we'll match your eligible charitable contributions up to $10,000 a year. And for every 20 qualified volunteer hours you report, WaMu will give a $100 CAN! Cash grant to one of the organizations with which you’ve volunteered, up to $1,000 per year.Learn moreThis isn't just banking as usual. Check out our job opportunities and join our team today!
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Be an innovatorOur business focus is to better serve our customers. We do this in two ways: by developing products that are innovative and cost effective and by hiring the best people and encouraging their professional development. For example, we offer an award winning management trainee program that focuses on consumer and residential lending, business development, and management techniques.
WaMu is expanding, with more than 200 locations opening each year for the last several years. It's the kind of growth that can only be made possible by innovation—the kind of innovation that can change an entire industry. It's been more than a decade since WaMu became the first major bank to offer free checking, and today we're continuing a tradition of strategic innovation with these new initiatives:
Be a trailblazerIf you can help us better serve our customers, we'd like to talk to you. We know that innovation, growth and personal service make it possible for us—and you—to succeed. Find out why WaMu is the ideal place for you.
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Career Spotlight
Find your place in the spotlight There are lots of places at WaMu where you can make an impact. Discover which of these teams might be a great match for you:
Retail Banking and Financial Services Group Home Loans Group Commercial Group Corporate Group Card Services
Retail Banking and Financial Services GroupThe Retail Banking and Financial Services Group provides personalized banking tools to fit the needs of every customer and small business. This group originates and manages personal checking accounts, home equity loans and lines of credit, as well as online banking services. Plus, they offer customers investment advice, brokerage services, annuity sales, mutual fund management and many other retail banking products.
Examples of positions found within the Retail Banking and Financial Services Group include:
Home Loans GroupIn addition to originating and servicing home loans, the Home Loans Group buys and sells home loans in the secondary market, sells insurance-related products and participates in reinsurance activities with other insurance companies.
Examples of positions found within the Home Loans Group include:
Commercial Group The Commercial Group provides financing to developers and investors for the acquisition or construction of multi-family dwellings and commercial properties. This group also finances independent mortgage lenders.
Examples of positions found within the Commercial Group include:
Corporate GroupThis group provides a wide range of services to the rest of our organization, including enterprise-wide management of the company's interest rate risk, liquidity, capital borrowings and a majority of the company's investment securities. Support functions include technology services, facilities, legal, human resources, accounting and finance.
Examples of positions found within the Corporate Group include:
Card ServicesWashington Mutual Card Services is a leading provider of credit cards to middle market consumers throughout the United States. Washington Mutual entered the credit card market through the acquisition of San Francisco-based Providian Financial in October 2005.
Examples of positions found within Card Services include:
For position descriptions, qualifications information and to apply online, visit the job search page to find jobs of interest in your area.
