Why Sandia Area
Sandia Area is a vibrant community of hardworking individuals with a thirst for service and excellence. We’ve been providing better banking and lending options in New Mexico since 1956.
Innovation. Collaboration. Growth! That’s Sandia Area’s mission. We pride ourselves on helping our employees succeed with us. You deserve a career, not just a job.
Let's grow!
Core Values
Service
We prioritize building lasting bonds over mere transactions.
Sustainability
We balance today’s needs with a vision for the future.
Efficiency
We maximize the effectiveness of our members’ assets and our own resources and efforts.
Trust
We recognize, respect, and value our role in the lives of others.
Stewardship
We preserve the legacy of our business by safeguarding what’s been entrusted.
Growth
We foster healthy, balanced growth in our business and champion others’ financial, professional, and personal growth.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision
Sandia Area offers quality, affordable coverage with a variety of options to fit your unique needs. Choose from PPO, HMO, or even a high-deductible health plan.
Time Off
We work bankers’ hours. That means we offer up to 13 paid holidays throughout the year, including holidays such as Presidents Day, Juneteenth, and Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Plus, enjoy generous vacation and sick leave. You’ll even get a day off for your birthday!
Employer 401(k) Match
Sandia Area will match your 401(k) retirement contributions up to 5% of your pay, so you can save for tomorrow, faster.
Pension Plan
We’re one of only a few employers to offer a 100% employer-funded pension plan, fully vested after just 7 years of service.
Insurance
We know life is full of unexpected twists and turns, and we want you to be covered with Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability Insurance, and AD&D.
Other Benefits
Sandia Area also offers tuition reimbursement, referral incentives, an employee assistance program, and a culture built to help you grow.
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A Place to Grow
Whether an entry, mid-level or senior level position, we believe that all of our employees are key to our success. As we continue to grow we want the future of our employees to grow as well! Check out some employees’ stories about their time at Sandia Area!
Sandia in the Community
As an employee at Sandia Area, you have the opportunity to give back to your community! Throughout the year, we have multiple volunteer events that benefit local food bank, The Storehouse New Mexico, as well as other charities around the state.
Open Positions
Sandia Area is not just a great place to bank, but also a great place to work! Take your career to heights and check out our open positions.