Full-Time

Wealth Advisor 2

First Financial Bank

First Financial Bank

1,001-5,000 employees

Regional bank offering personal, business banking

Compensation Overview

$74k - $100k/yr

Covington, KY, USA + 1 more

More locations: Cincinnati, OH, USA

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
Finance & Banking (1)
Required Skills
Sales
Risk Management

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Requirements
  • Five years of successful investment and/or portfolio management experience, including experience working with clients whose investment management and financial planning needs are of medium complexity.
  • Relationship management experience with clients is required.
  • Knowledge of investment solutions, risk management, asset allocation, and program design.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and use of financial planning software.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as the client's primary point of contact and deliver Client Service Standards to maximize client satisfaction and drive retention and acquisition.
  • Generate sales leads through cross-functional collaboration, centers of influence, and personal contacts.
  • Develop a perspective on clients by gathering personal data and information about their financial situation, goals, objectives, and risk.
  • Select specific First Financial Bank asset allocation strategies according to client goals and risk tolerances, and implement those strategies for new and incremental assets within client accounts.
  • Coordinate unique portfolio requirements or client situations with the First Financial Bank Investment Committee.
  • Deliver annual investment reviews to clients and communicate updates to First Financial Bank portfolio strategies to clients and prospects.
  • Use financial planning to drive client retention and acquisition.
  • Serve on the First Financial Bank Investment Committee as a client advocate and strategy consultant.
  • Complete regulatory investment review requirements for assigned client accounts and adhere to other departmental compliance guidelines.
Desired Qualifications
  • Business development experience is a plus.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to effectively articulate investment management and financial planning options to clients.
  • Experience in banking or financial services is preferred.
  • A Bachelor's degree in Business or another related field of study.
  • Certified Financial Analyst or Certified Financial Planner certification is preferred.
  • Demonstrated commitment to professional development.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of industry practices and regulations.

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 $2.0 billion assets, $1.7 billion deposits, and 24 banking centers.
  • Management targets roughly 5% EPS accretion and only 0.4% tangible book dilution.
  • The BankFinancial closing and July dividend hike show capital deployment and confidence.

What critics are saying

  • Q2 2026 revenue missed estimates, and efficiency ratio worsened to 61.2%.
  • The July 2026 Finward merger needs regulators and shareholders; integration failure kills accretion.
  • March 2026 WARN layoffs at Seville cut 56 jobs, signaling cost pressure and disruption.

What makes First Financial Bank unique

  • Archie Brown built a Midwest acquisition machine: Westfield, BankFinancial, and Finward since 2025.
  • Q2 2026 adjusted EPS hit $0.80 while net interest margin held 3.98%.
  • The franchise pairs regional deposits with wealth management and commercial banking across 20.6 billion assets.

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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
First Financial to acquire Finward Bancorp for $208 million By Investing.com

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.

AD HOC NEWS
May 8th, 2026
First Financial Bancorp stock (US3198291078): Regional bank eyes growth via Westfield Bancorp acquis

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