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First Financial Bank

Regional bank offering personal, business banking

Financial Center Manager 3

Full-TimePosted on 10/21/2026
$58k - $78k/yr
Mid
Bachelor's, Associate's
Harrison, OH, USA
In Person
Finance & BankingRetail & Commercial Banking

About the job

Requirements
  • Four to five years of demonstrated leadership in coaching, management, leadership, and/or mentoring in a retail environment.
  • Four to five years of demonstrated prior success with multiple sales leadership processes and execution.
  • Four to five years of personal experience in sales and service, with prior success achieving sales and service goals in a retail environment.
  • Four to five 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.
  • Four to five 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 profitability, deposit and loan growth, fee income, service levels, and service performance goals.
  • Build, develop, and lead a team focused on exceptional client experience, financial solutions, client service follow-up, and deepening client relationships.
  • Drive new client acquisition, client retention and relationship growth, and non-interest revenue.
  • Build strong internal partnerships with key specialists and partners to meet client needs and contribute to market growth.
  • Create an inclusive, team-oriented environment; foster associate satisfaction through coaching, career development, and support; and mentor new associates during onboarding as needed.
  • Build and maintain community alliances, integrate into the communities served, and develop outside sales opportunities through community visibility, participation, and events.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable banking, regulatory, operational, and risk-management requirements, including BSA, Check 21, CIP, CRA, HMDA, Regulations B, D, E, and CC, Truth in Savings, privacy compliance, and the Patriot Act.
  • Model the bank’s mission and values and maintain a banking center environment that fosters exceptional client experience, loyalty, and relationship development.
  • Ensure banking center performance goals are met or exceeded while supporting district and regional goals.
  • Foster communication and collaboration across the team and develop associates’ knowledge of bank products, processes, policies, and procedures.
  • Manage daily banking center operations, audit outcomes, sales execution, financial center sales, and overall performance.
  • Actively manage new-client onboarding and ensure client follow-up calls are completed within the required timeframe.
  • Coach and recognize associates, update team members on progress toward goals, and ensure associates actively manage their client relationships.
  • Develop business relationships with internal partners, identify opportunities, share client relationships, and make introductions and referrals.
  • Lead daily huddles and team meetings and manage activities aligned with the First Financial Bank Experience.
  • Attract associates who align with the bank’s culture, support their engagement, and assist the District Leader and Retail Regional President with interviewing candidates.
  • Develop associates through observational coaching, joint sales calls, and use of the R.O.P.E. coaching model.
  • Assist the District Leader with conference calls, team meetings, and district and regional communications.
  • Act as a liaison among peers, the District Leader, and the Retail Regional President, supporting retail-wide initiatives, communication, and engagement.
  • Typically lead a single office.
Desired Qualifications
  • An associate’s or bachelor’s degree, or equivalent banking work experience.

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.

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  • 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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Company News

Yahoo Finance
Sep 12th, 2026
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OFG Bancorp led regional banks in Q2 earnings, reporting revenues of $190.3 million, up 4.4% year on year and beating analyst expectations by 3.9%. The Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands-focused bank exceeded estimates for both earnings per share and net interest income. First Financial Bancorp posted weaker results, with revenues of $262.7 million missing analyst forecasts by 2.9% despite growing 15.8% year on year. The stock fell 8.8% following the announcement. Regional banks face challenges including fintech competition, deposit outflows to higher-yielding alternatives, and concerns about commercial real estate exposure. However, they benefit from improved net interest margins, digital transformation, and local economic growth driving loan demand.

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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.

Investing.com
Jul 21st, 2026
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First Financial to acquire Finward Bancorp for $208 million

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

Finward holders would receive 1.35 First Financial shares each; closing is expected in Q4 2026, pending regulatory approvals and Finward shareholder approval.