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First Financial Bank

Regional bank offering personal, business banking

Financial Center Manager 2

Full-Time
$52k - $67k/yr
Mid
Bachelor's, Associate's
Deerfield, IL, 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.
  • The associate is responsible for meeting compliance requirements imposed on First Financial Bank by state and federal law and regulation, as well as related bank policies and procedures, including Bank Secrecy Act, Anti-Money Laundering, Office of Foreign Assets Control, suspicious activity reporting, and other lending and deposit compliance requirements.
Responsibilities
  • Achieve specified banking-center team service levels and performance goals, build and develop a team focused on excellent client experience, and deepen relationships through service and client follow-up.
  • Model the First Financial Bank mission and values for peers and coworkers.
  • Maintain a banking-center environment and commitment to an exceptional client experience to foster client loyalty and relationship development.
  • Meet or exceed banking-center performance goals while supporting district and regional goals.
  • Foster an inclusive, team-oriented environment and lead communication and collaboration efforts at every level.
  • Develop and lead a team knowledgeable about bank products, processes, policies, and procedures, and willing to support other teams in the district.
  • 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 branch team in growing consumer and business accounts, loans, and deposits.
  • Manage new-client onboarding and ensure client follow-up calls are conducted within the appropriate timeframe.
  • Manage financial-center sales and overall performance, understanding the impact on the district and company.
  • Coach associates and recognize their contributions.
  • Update team members on progress toward goals.
  • Build business relationships with key partners to deepen client relationships, find opportunities, share client relationships, and make introductions and referrals, including work with Business Specialists, Worklife Specialists, Financial Wellness Advisors, Preferred Bankers, Private Bankers, Wealth Advisors, Mortgage Loan Officers, and Commercial Partners.
  • Develop community relationships and outside sales opportunities through 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, including ensuring associates deliver quality client experiences, expanding client relationships, managing client onboarding, and leading daily huddles and team meetings.
  • Attract associates aligned with the First Financial Bank and FOCUS culture, support their engagement, and assist the District Leader and Retail Regional President in interviewing candidates.
  • Ensure associates actively manage their 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, team meetings, and district and regional communication.
  • Act as a liaison among peers, the District Leader, and the Retail Regional President to support retail-wide initiatives, communication, and engagement.
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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Company News

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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.