“For more than a century, we have fostered a workplace culture where every team member feels valued. As Alaska’s community bank, it’s our mission to take care of our employees, customers and community to shape a brighter tomorrow for all Alaskans.”
National and In-State Recognition
In 2025, Alaska Business readers voted First National “Best of Alaska Business” in the Best Place to Work category for the 10th year in a row, Best Bank/Credit Union for the fifth time, and Best Customer Service for the second year in a row.
American Banker recognized First National as a “Best Bank to Work For” in 2024 for the seventh consecutive year.
Forbes select First National as the sixth best bank on their America’s Best Banks list and one of the top Banks in the State in 2025.
In 2025, Newsweek recognized the bank as one of the nation’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions.
The bank was voted “Best of Alaska” in 2024 in the Anchorage Daily News awards, ranking as one of the top three in the Bank/Financial category for the sixth year in a row.
Watch what our employees say about working at First National.
What Makes the Best Workplaces in Alaska Stand Out
Alaska Business described First National as “the undisputed heavyweight champion of positive workplace culture” and interviewed Senior Administrative Director Administrative Director Steve Patin about what makes First National the best place work.
“People naturally want to be part of a winning team… For us, winning isn’t just about financial success. It’s about making meaningful impacts in our customers’ lives, whether helping a family buy their first home or setting up a trust for future generations.”
—Steve Patin, Executive Vice President and Senior Administrative Director
Benefits and Opportunities
- Competitive salary
- Medical and dental benefits, including HSA employer contribution
- Paid time off benefits
- 401(k) retirement and profit-sharing plan with employer match
- Cash Profit Share opportunity
- Employee Assistance and Wellness programs
- Training and development opportunities
- Tuition assistance
- Opportunity for flexible work hours and schedule, where appropriate
Your Career Path
Many employees have found success transitioning through different roles in the bank.
Where will your unique skills take you with First National?
- Accounting
- Administrative
- Compliance and Regulatory
- Corporate Communications
- Customer Support
- Escrow
- Human Resources
- IT and Information Security
- Lending
- Operations
- Property and Warehousing
- Treasury Management
- Wealth Management and Trust
Start Your Dream Career
First National Bank Alaska is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.