Inclusion, Equity & Diversity
Our commitment
The principles that shaped Royal First Bank will continue to guide us for generations. If you ask around, you're likely to hear good things about our bank. It starts with our associates, who strive to deliver better banking for better tomorrows. Our goal is to nurture an inclusive, equitable and diverse working environment because we understand that when all our differences converge, we create a synergy that enhances associate and customer relationships and drives innovation of our products and services.
Our workforce at a glance
10,000+ Total Associates
More Than 500 Branches in 21 States
70% of New Hires in 2022 were Millennials or Gen Z
55% of Managers are Women
We're focused on inclusion, equity and diversity
Leadership Commitment
Our leaders are committed to embracing diversity, disavowing discrimination and advancing our inclusion, equity and diversity efforts. We create an environment that encourages diverse perspectives and champions the continuous learning and development of our associates to support the needs of the bank.
Community Development
We work to strengthen our communities by promoting economic development, investing in revitalization efforts and supporting the services and activities that benefit low- and moderate-income individuals.
Supplier Diversity
We are committed to meeting the needs of the communities we serve and ensuring that qualified businesses owned by minorities, women, historically underutilized businesses and veterans are included in our process for sourcing goods and services.
Corporate Citizenship
Community matters to us. Not only do we deliver friendly, personal attention through our branches and digital channels, be we also promote opportunities for our associates to invest their time, talent and treasure in service to nonprofit and community organizations.
Our strategies
Educate and Celebrate
Inclusion, equity & diversity (IE&D) education helps cultivate new and differing perspectives and creates awareness—which is key to an inclusive culture.
Support Our Business Resource Groups
The bank supports four associate-led business resource groups (BRGs)—coined FCB Together—for Black & African Americans, LGBTQ+ associates, Women, Veterans and their allies. These groups encourage a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the bank's mission, values, goals and business objectives.
Champion Initiatives
IE&D initiatives keep associates informed, educated, empowered and engaged.
Engage Diverse Talent
Our associates are our number one priority. We embrace individuals of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, experiences and interests and seek to attract diverse talent for our teams.