Financial Center Manager I (Rockford)

First Financial Bank • Rockford, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Center Manager I (FCM) is responsible for achieving specified banking center and staff performance goals, including profitability, deposit and loan growth, and fee income. The FCM will build, develop, and lead a team focused on providing an exceptional client experience by presenting financial solutions tailored to client needs. The role emphasizes client focus, doing the right thing, and making a difference to build long-lasting client relationships. The FCM is accountable for driving new client acquisition, retention, and growth of core consumer and small business client relationships, as well as increasing non-interest revenue. Additionally, the FCM is responsible for fostering strong internal partnerships with specialists and partners within FFB to meet client needs and contribute to market growth. The FCM will create a team-oriented environment and foster associate satisfaction through coaching, career development, and support. Building and maintaining strong community alliances and integrating into the community are key. The FCM may also act as a mentor for onboarding new associates within their market. The role requires adherence to all compliance and regulatory procedures, including BSA, Check 21, CIP, CRA, HMDA, Reg B, Reg D, Reg E, Reg CC, Truth in Savings, Privacy Compliance, and the Patriot Act.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience in coaching and/or mentoring in a retail environment.
• 1-2 years of personal experience in sales and service with previous success in achieving sales and service goals in a retail environment.
• 1-2 years demonstrated prior success with achievement of performance goals.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• 1-2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent banking work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Model the way for peers and coworkers aligned with First Financials Mission and Values.
• Maintain a banking center environment and commitment to exceptional client experience to foster client loyalty and relationship development.
• Ensure that banking center performance goals are met or exceeded, within their respective branch and supporting the overall goals of the District and Region.
• Foster an inclusive and team-oriented environment, leading communication efforts and team collaboration at every level.
• Develop and lead a team who is knowledgeable in bank products, processes, policies and procedures, and willing to help each other and other teams in the District.
• Overall responsibility for managing banking center success which includes daily operations, successful audit scores, and sales execution.
• Open deposit accounts, accept and key loan applications, close loans, and assist, coach, and lead the branch team’s execution of growing accounts; loans and deposits, both consumer and business.
• Actively manage the onboarding of new clients, ensure client follow up calls are conducted in the proper time frame.
• Manage overall financial center sales and the overall performance, understanding how it impacts the District and company.
• Engage in coaching and recognition.
• Update team members on progress towards goals.
• Develop strong business relationships with key partners focusing on deepening client relationships, finding new opportunities, and sharing client relationships, making needed introductions/referrals. Including, but not limited to: Business Specialists, Worklife Specialists, Financial Wellness Advisors, Preferred Bankers, Private Bankers, Wealth Advisors, Mortgage Loan Officers, and Commercial Partners.
• Integrate well into the community, developing outside sales opportunities through visibility and active participation in community groups.
• Discover and support site-specific events open to the community.
• Manage the day-to-day activities that align with The First Financial Bank Experience (FFB Experience).
• Ensure that all associates are delivering a quality client experience.
• Deepen and expand relationships of clients.
• Actively manage the onboarding of clients.
• Lead the daily huddles and team meetings.
• Attract new associates who align with the First Financial Bank/FOCUS culture and be a continued resource to that associate to promote engagement.
• Assist District Leader and Retail Regional President with interviewing prospective candidates.
• Ensure all associates actively manage their respective client relationships.
• Develop associates through observational coaching, joint sales calls, and utilization of the coaching model. (R.O.P.E.)
• Maintain all operational and risk management standards.
• Assist District Leader with facilitation of conference calls and leading of team meetings and District/Region communication.
• Act as a liaison between peers, the District Leader, and Retail Regional President, supporting and delivering on retail-wide initiatives, communication, and engagement.
• Typically the Financial Center Manager III is only responsible for leading a single office.

Benefits

• Relevant, thoughtful benefits and programs that support every aspect of our associates' holistic wellbeing.
• Incentive Eligibility (All roles are incentive eligible with the exception of Co-Op, Intern, or Student positions.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED