Desjardins

Desjardins is a prominent North American financial cooperative, established in 1900 and headquartered in Lévis, Quebec. It is the largest federation of credit unions in North America, focusing on cooperative banking, financial services, and insurance. With nearly 59,000 employees, Desjardins operates primarily in Quebec and Ontario, while also having a presence across Canada and parts of the United States. The cooperative offers a wide range of financial services, including personal and business banking, savings, loans, mortgages, and investment products through its network of caisses populaires. Desjardins Financial Security, a subsidiary, provides various insurance options such as life, health, and group insurance. Additionally, the organization supports long-term financial security with retirement savings plans and investment management services. Desjardins serves individual consumers, small and medium-sized businesses, and groups, emphasizing member participation and community investment in its governance model.

Banking Levis, Canada Founded 1900 ~32,492 employees

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Employees
32,492
+0.6% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$495K
Revenue ~$16.1B
Total funding
$595M
Last round Jun 2022
12-month attrition
4.3%
Tech: 5.5%
H1B sponsor
NA
Open jobs
874
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Desjardins went from 29,482 employees in Oct 2024 to 32,492 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 907 people joined, 362 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other19,592
Finance3,499
Operations3,211
Engineering1,972
Sales1,866
Marketing719
Success714
HR433

Funding

  • Jun 2022
  • Sep 2021 · $500M
  • Oct 2020 · $50M
  • Jun 2019 · $45M

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Desjardins FAQ

How many employees does Desjardins have?

Desjardins has about 32,492 employees, up 0.6% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

What is Desjardins's revenue per employee?

Desjardins makes about $495K in revenue per employee, based on $16.07B annual revenue and 32,492 employees.

How much funding has Desjardins raised?

Desjardins has raised $595M in total funding.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.