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First Financial Bank

Regional bank offering personal, business banking

Financial Center Manager 2

Full-Time
$58k - $78k/yr
Mid
Bachelor's, Associate's
Van Wert, OH, USA
In Person
Finance & BankingRetail & Commercial Banking

About the job

Requirements
  • Two to four years of demonstrated leadership through coaching, management, leadership, and/or mentoring in a retail environment.
  • Two to four years of demonstrated prior success with multiple sales leadership processes and execution.
  • Two to four years of personal experience in sales and service, with prior success achieving sales and service goals in a retail environment.
  • Two to four years of demonstrated prior success achieving performance goals.
  • Working knowledge of banking policies and procedures.
  • A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
  • Two to four years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Responsibilities
  • Achieve specified banking center and staff performance goals, including ongoing profitability, deposit and loan growth, and fee income.
  • Build, develop, and lead a team focused on providing exceptional client experiences and presenting financial solutions to meet client needs.
  • Drive new client acquisition, retention, growth of client relationships, and non-interest revenue.
  • Build internal partnerships with key specialists and partners to meet client needs and contribute to market growth.
  • Create a team-oriented environment and foster associate satisfaction through coaching, career development, and support.
  • Build and maintain community alliances and integrate into the communities served; mentor new associates during onboarding as needed.
  • Ensure the banking center meets service levels and service performance goals, provide exceptional client experiences, deepen relationships, and conduct client service follow-up.
  • Model the bank’s mission and values for peers and coworkers.
  • Maintain an environment that fosters client loyalty and relationship development.
  • Meet or exceed banking center performance goals while supporting District and Region goals.
  • Develop a team knowledgeable about bank products, processes, policies, and procedures and willing to support other teams.
  • Manage overall banking center success, including daily operations, audit scores, and sales execution.
  • Open deposit accounts, accept and key loan applications, close loans, and assist, coach, and lead the team in growing consumer and business accounts, loans, and deposits.
  • Manage onboarding of new clients and ensure follow-up calls occur within the required timeframe.
  • Manage financial center sales and overall performance, understanding their impact on the District and company.
  • Coach and recognize team members and update them on progress toward goals.
  • Build business relationships with partners to deepen client relationships, identify opportunities, share relationships, and make introductions and referrals. Partners include Business Specialists, Worklife Specialists, Financial Wellness Advisors, Preferred Bankers, Private Bankers, Wealth Advisors, Mortgage Loan Officers, and Commercial Partners.
  • Develop outside sales opportunities through community visibility and active participation in community groups, and support site-specific events open to the community.
  • Manage day-to-day activities aligned with the First Financial Bank Experience.
  • Ensure associates deliver a quality client experience, deepen and expand client relationships, and actively manage client onboarding.
  • Lead daily huddles and team meetings.
  • Attract associates who align with the bank’s culture, support their engagement, and assist the District Leader and Retail Regional President with interviewing prospective candidates.
  • Ensure associates actively manage their respective client relationships.
  • Develop associates through observational coaching, joint sales calls, and use of the R.O.P.E. coaching model.
  • Maintain operational and risk management standards.
  • Assist the District Leader with conference calls and lead team meetings and District/Region communications.
  • Act as a liaison among peers, the District Leader, and the Retail Regional President, supporting retail-wide initiatives, communications, and engagement.
  • Meet applicable state and federal legal and regulatory compliance requirements and bank policies and procedures, including Bank Secrecy Act, anti-money laundering, OFAC, suspicious activity reporting, lending, and deposit compliance.
Desired Qualifications
  • An associate’s or bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent banking work experience is preferred.

About the company

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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What believers are saying

  • Finward adds 24 Peoples Bank centers and $1.7 billion deposits in Northwest Indiana.
  • The deal is 5% EPS accretive with only 0.4% tangible book dilution.
  • Q2 2026 loans grew to $13.7 billion and deposits to $17.7 billion.

What critics are saying

  • Q2 2026 revenue missed estimates at $264.2 million, signaling weak execution.
  • Efficiency ratio hit 61.2% in Q2 2026, crushing profitability leverage.
  • Finward closing needs regulators and shareholders; any delay or denial kills 2026 synergies.

What makes First Financial Bank unique

  • First Financial Bancorp posted 143 consecutive profitable quarters by June 30, 2026.
  • Its Midwest acquisition machine closed Westfield in 2025 and targets Finward in Q4 2026.
  • Management generated record adjusted EPS of $0.80 in Q2 2026 despite integration noise.

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Jul 21st, 2026
First Financial Bancorp misses Q2 revenue estimates despite 16.5% year-on-year growth to $264.2M

First Financial Bancorp reported Q2 2026 results that missed analysts' revenue expectations. The regional banking company posted sales of $264.2 million, falling short of the $270.7 million estimate, despite a 16.5% year-on-year increase. Net interest income reached $190.4 million, below the expected $194.5 million. The company's efficiency ratio came in at 61.2%, missing estimates of 56.9%. However, First Financial Bancorp's adjusted earnings per share of $0.80 matched analyst forecasts. Tangible book value per share was $16.64, broadly in line with expectations and up 6.6% year on year. The bank, which traces its roots to 1863, provides commercial banking, lending, deposit services, and wealth management. Net interest income represents 72.1% of its total revenue over the past five years.

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Jul 21st, 2026
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Jul 21st, 2026
First Financial Deal Would Add 24 Peoples Bank Centers

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