Full-Time

Financial Wellness Specialist 2

Posted on 11/1/2025

First Financial Bank

First Financial Bank

1,001-5,000 employees

Regional bank offering personal, business banking

No salary listed

Akron, OH, USA

In Person

Category
Retail (2)
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Required Skills
Risk Management
Requirements
  • 5-7 years’ experience in Retail Banking, Community Development, or Non-profit Organizational Management.
  • Demonstrated success with consultative, needs-based selling.
  • Experience working with senior levels of the organization with strategic planning and execution.
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication, organizational, managerial and project management skills.
  • Well-developed customer relations skills; ability to influence without authority.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects and deadlines simultaneously.
  • The ability to work well independently with limited direct supervision.
  • Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent work experience.
  • Strong product knowledge related to consumer and commercial deposits, investments, consumer loans, business loans and treasury management.
  • Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Familiarity with consumer and small business credit.
Responsibilities
  • Partner with Retail Banking leadership and Financial Wellness Program Manager to execute consumer bank strategies and objectives to attract, retain and grow relationships, fulfill client’s financial needs, collaborate through bank, and provide a fIRST Class Client Experience.
  • Identify and develop a client book of business; provide market support and involvement in fostering client relationships and uncovering opportunities.
  • Function as client’s personal trusted advisor by adding value and building deep client relationships by utilizing the First Client Conversation Model.
  • Participate and lead huddles and meetings to support sales strategy.
  • Consistently meet or exceed sales and referral goals as set by management, by effectively collaborating with lines of business to assist clients.
  • Accountable for performance of the district and region and leadership of the local teams.
  • Provide leadership and development within Financial Wellness team.
  • Identify and lead new strategies within group.
  • Provide mentorship and development.
  • Maintain all operational and risk management standards.
  • Model the way for other associates in the Financial Centers and Regions.
  • Partner with Retail Banking leadership and Financial Wellness Program Manager to execute consumer bank strategies and objectives to attract, retain and grow relationships, fulfill client’s financial needs, collaborate through bank, and provide a fIRST Class Client Experience.
  • Identify and develop a client book of business; provide market support and involvement in fostering client relationships and uncovering opportunities.

First Financial Bank is a regional bank serving individuals and local businesses. It offers personal banking products such as checking and savings accounts, mortgage and home equity loans, and digital services like online and mobile banking for remote deposits, bill pay, and account management. For businesses, it provides commercial banking tools tailored to local clients. The bank makes money mainly from interest on loans and fees for services. It stands out by focusing on local needs and security, providing resources to help customers protect themselves from fraud and by maintaining a physical network of branches and ATMs alongside digital platforms. Its goal is to help customers manage money securely and conveniently while supporting the financial needs of the regional community.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Cincinnati, Ohio

Founded

1863

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Westfield acquisition added $1.6B loans, $1.8B deposits in November 2025.
  • BankFinancial $142M deal closed January 2026 expands to Chicago market.
  • Q1 2026 revenue grows 22.5% year-over-year per analyst expectations.

What critics are saying

  • Westfield and BankFinancial integrations raise non-interest expenses, erode NIM below 3.94%.
  • $300M 6.375% debt plus Fed cuts compress net interest income in 12 months.
  • Ally and SoFi steal deposits with higher yields post-Westfield integration.

What makes First Financial Bank unique

  • ALIVE strategy boosts financial literacy in underbanked communities via Access, Lending, Inclusion, Volunteering, Education.
  • 24/7 automated phone banking complements mobile apps for constant access.
  • Client First Center offers extended support hours Monday-Friday 8am-8pm EST.

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