Simmons Bank
Community-focused banking across six states
Assistant Financial Center Manager
Occasional travel for meetings, training, bank conversion, and acquisition support may include sporadic minimal overnight or out-of-town travel.
About the job
- A high school diploma or General Educational Development credential is required.
- Previous retail supervisory experience is required.
- The position requires registration with the National Mortgage Licensing System and Registry or obtaining a National Mortgage Licensing System license after employment.
- The ability to manage and lead an effective sales process while supporting excellent customer service is required.
- The ability to lead a group through a fast-paced banking environment is required.
- The ability to motivate and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations is required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs is required.
- The ability to use social media platforms to share brand awareness and obtain market knowledge is required.
- The ability to provide support and guidance at other banking institutions within the market is required.
- Assist the Financial Center Manager with hiring, scheduling, coaching, and training branch staff to ensure coverage and a strong team environment.
- Maintain knowledge of all retail roles and oversee staff duties and functions to maintain compliance with branch processes and procedures.
- Demonstrate and educate associates on traditional in-branch services, digital capabilities, and business-partner resources.
- Ensure personal and associate goals are met through in-person and outbound calling activities using a needs-based approach.
- Facilitate consumer loan requests, maintain knowledge of loan policies and procedures, assist with consumer loan portfolios, and coach staff to handle loan requests effectively.
- Identify customer needs and refer customers to teams supporting small business, corporate and institutional partners, mortgage, and financial advisors.
- Grow existing and develop new small business banking relationships through outside sales activity.
- Review client experience results, coach staff, and implement plans to maintain client satisfaction.
- Perform regular branch audits, including teller cash audits, compliance documentation audits, clerical audits, supervisory reporting, and management reporting.
- Ensure departmental documents and activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, including required compliance training.
- Travel occasionally for meetings, training, bank conversion, and acquisition support.
- A Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree, or equivalent work experience, is preferred.
About the company
Simmons Bank operates as a community bank with 200 locations across six states. It offers deposits, loans, mortgages, and digital banking to help customers manage money securely anywhere. Its products work through in-branch, online, and mobile channels with local decision-making and a strong local presence that aligns with a community-bank approach. Its goal is to help customers achieve personal dreams—such as buying a home or starting a business—by providing accessible, personalized financial services.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Jackson, Mississippi
Founded
1903
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q2 2026 net income rose to $66.7 million; net interest margin held 3.84%.
- July 16, 2026 management projected $37 million to $42 million annual PPNR gains.
- Jim Recer's 2026 hire targets C&I expansion across Texas, Nashville, Kansas City, St. Louis.
What critics are saying
- September 1, 2026 branch closures will cost $20 million to $23 million.
- Closures hit 100 associates; 26 branches vanish by December 4, 2026.
- If deposit competition and CRE losses worsen, SFNC's regional franchise loses scale to bigger banks.
What makes Simmons Bank unique
- Founded 1903, Simmons Bank spans Arkansas-to-Texas across six states.
- Jay Brogdon's 2026 network review pairs branches, digital tools, and local advice.
- Q1 2026 wealth management added $350 million AUM, deepening fee relationships.
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Simmons Bank closing 26 locations, 6 in Arkansas by end of 2026. Posted: Sep 4, 2026 / 04:21 PM CDT Updated: Sep 4, 2026 / 04:21 PM CDT PINE BLUFF, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) - Arkansas-based Simmons Bank recently announced it would close more than two dozen locations by the end of the year. In a Sept. 3 filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Simmons First National Corporation, the parent company of Simmons Bank, said it would be closing 26 locations. "The Company's decision was made as part of a broader review of the Company's retail network strategy, and the Branch Closures are intended to align Simmons Bank's branch network with evolving customer preferences while maintaining customer access, preserving service levels, and continuing to provide advice, guidance, and financial solutions through nearby branches and other banking channels," the filing said. Simmons also noted in the filing that approximately 100 associates will be impacted by the closures, but around 70% of them will be retained and hired at other branch locations or alternative positions within the company. KNWA/FOX24 reached out to Simmons Bank for comment on the closures, and a spokesperson provided the following statement: "How customers choose to bank with us has changed significantly in recent years. While branches remain an essential part of our customer experience, many routine transactions have migrated to digital, ATM, phone and other self-service channels. As customer preferences continue to evolve, we periodically evaluate our physical network to ensure we are serving customers where and how they prefer to bank while preserving the relationship-based service they value. After careful review, we have decided to close 26 branch locations effective Friday, December 4. By reducing overlap within our network, we create additional capacity to invest in customer-facing capabilities, digital tools, product innovation and other enhancements that strengthen the overall customer experience. This redeployment will help us drive growth in all our markets. As we undertake this effort to build a stronger and more sustainable delivery model, we remain focused on supporting customers throughout the transition. We will not compromise the customer experience, and receiving branches have been evaluated to ensure they can effectively support incoming customers while maintaining service levels. Our commitment to serving our communities remains unchanged. Customers will continue to have access to banking services through nearby branches and other banking channels, and we will maintain a strong presence in the communities we serve." These Arkansas locations will be closing, according to the spokesperson: * 4200 Rogers Ave. in Fort Smith * 2350 Malvern Ave. in Hot Springs * 501 W. Washington in Jonesboro * 3901 Camp Robinson Rd. in North Little Rock * 1704 North University in Pine Bluff * 8107 Dollarway Rd. in White Hall The spokesperson mentioned that customers at impacted locations can visit a nearby Simmons Bank branch, "which is, on average, less than 3 miles away." All closures are expected to be effective on Dec. 4, the filing said.
Simmons Bank closing 26 branches in december, 6 in arkansas. Simmons First National Corporation has decided to close 26 Simmons Bank locations, according to a September 1 filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commi |!| Little Rock
Simmons Bank will close 26 branches, including 6 in Arkansas. 4 hours, 7 minutes ago by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Simmons Bank has decided to close 26 branches across its six-state footprint, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The bank said the decision is "part of a broader review of the Company's retail network strategy... intended to align Simmons Bank's branch network with evolving customer preferences while maintaining customer access, preserving service levels, and continuing to provide advice, guidance, and financial solutions through nearby branches and other banking channels." Jay Brogdon, the bank's president and chief executive officer, told Arkansas Business on Thursday that six Arkansas branches in Fort Smith, Hot Springs, Jonesboro, North Little Rock and Pine Bluff will close. The bank will also close six branches in Texas, six in Tennessee, five in Missouri and three in Oklahoma. In the Tuesday SEC filing, Simmons said its management believes customers will see limited disruptions, "as there is no significant geographic concentration among the affected locations." The closures will affect about 100 employees, but Simmons said it expects to retain about 70% of those employees through "placement in other branch locations or alternative positions within the Company." The branch closures are expected to be effective on Dec. 4. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans. Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.
Lisa Hunter to retire after 30 years at Simmons Bank. Aug 20, 2026, 16:01 ET PINE BLUFF, Ark., Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Simmons Bank today announced the retirement of Lisa Hunter, executive vice president and chief data officer, following the conclusion of a distinguished, 30-year career advancing technology, operations, and data capabilities across the organization. During her tenure, Hunter led the implementation of Simmons' first corporate website and helped introduce several customer-focused innovations, including online banking, treasury management services, and e-statements. "Lisa has had a tremendous impact on Simmons Bank and was ahead of her time in recognizing how technology could make banking more convenient, efficient and accessible," said Jay Brogdon, president and CEO of Simmons Bank. "Many of the things our customers take for granted today - from online and digital banking to an automated teller line - are innovations Lisa helped bring to life at Simmons. Her career helped guide Simmons through a period of remarkable transformation, leaving a lasting legacy of innovation, collaboration and service that will benefit the organization for years to come." As Simmons geographic expansion stretched across six-states, Hunter helped standardize operations across the organization, creating a more consistent customer experience. She also contributed to the creation of the bank's centralized call center and held leadership roles overseeing both operations and technology during periods of significant growth. In 2021, Hunter became Simmons' first Chief Data Officer. In that role, she led initiatives to strengthen data governance, improve data literacy, and expand the use of data-driven decision-making across the company. Her leadership was instrumental in establishing the bank's Data Office and enhancing its reporting and analytics capabilities. A native of Pine Bluff, Hunter has been an active member of the community having served as a board member of the Pine Bluff Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Arkansas Community Foundation, and as a board member and campaign chair for the United Way. In 2022, then Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson appointed Hunter to serve a seven-year term as a member of the Arkansas State Board of Education. Simmons Bank Simmons Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ: SFNC), a Mid-South based financial holding company that has paid cash dividends to its shareholders for 117 consecutive years. Its principal subsidiary, Simmons Bank, operates 220 branches in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas. Founded in 1903, Simmons Bank offers comprehensive financial solutions delivered with a client-centric approach. Recently, Simmons Bank was recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2026 and by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Companies 2026. In 2025, Simmons Bank was recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces 2025 in Arkansas and one of America's Best Regional Banks 2025, and by U.S. News & World Report as one of the 2024-2025 Best Companies to Work For in the South. Additional information about Simmons Bank can be found on our website at simmonsbank.com, by following @Simmons_Bank on X or by visiting our newsroom. SOURCE Simmons Bank
Simmons First National Corporation reported net income of $66.7 million for the second quarter of 2026, with diluted earnings per share of $0.46. Adjusted net income reached $72.2 million, whilst adjusted diluted EPS stood at $0.50. The company's net interest margin remained stable at 3.84%, with the cost of deposits declining 3 basis points to 1.93%. Total revenue reached $248.6 million for the quarter. Committed loan production hit $1.8 billion, marking its highest quarterly level in nearly four years. Unfunded commitments increased 8%, whilst noninterest bearing deposits rose 6% on an annualised basis. The bank's net charge-off ratio stood at 20 basis points, with the allowance for credit losses at 1.32% of total loans. Simmons repurchased 0.7 million shares during the quarter. The company implemented efficiency initiatives including position eliminations and real estate footprint optimization, resulting in an adjusted efficiency ratio of 54.26%.