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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWomen at First Financial have rated Environment, Compensation, and Perks And Benefits as the highest categories they have scored
First Financial employees are -83% more likely to recommend First Financial as a great place to work
| 0% | Promoters |
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| 17% | Passives |
| 83% | Detractors |
Working at First Financial is rated below average by 7 employees, across various culture dimensions. First Financial employees rate Compensation highest among all categories, and think that Work Culture and Team have the most room for improvement, putting First Financial’s culture in the Bottom 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 5% compared to other companies in Cincinnati, OH. See below in detail how working at First Financial was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at First Financial is rated F
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First Financial ranks in the Bottom 5% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 10 First Financial employee reviews, 44% were positive. The remaining 56% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping First Financial improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 44% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 56% |
What is the best part about your compensation package?401k is pretty good part of package
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Most positive is the knowledge everyone has
What did you like most about the interview process?It was very comprehensively asked
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Respecting coworkers' boundaries and showing realistic expectations
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Coworkers talk behind people's backs a lot.
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?The company focuses on how to better treat employees (making the break room fancier or adding plants to the work space) instead of focusing on how the fees and policies are affecting its clients.
First Financial provides banking and financial services.
Our mission is to get to know and understand your needs, wants, and long-term goals. We want to help you develop, implement, and monitor a strategy that’s designed to address your individual situation.
| Headquarter | 255 East Fifth Street Suite 700 Cincinnati, OH 45202 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.bankatfirst.com |
| Founding Date | 1863 |
| Tel | 877-322-9530 |
| Company Status | Public |
First Financial competitors include Protective Life, MetLife, and Umpqua Bank. First Financial ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how First Financial compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

7 employees at First Financial have reviewed First Financial across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 7 First Financial employees give their leadership a grade of F, or Bottom 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at First Financial are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at First Financial, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at First Financial are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 7 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an F. Less than half believe the meetings at First Financial are effective, and less half look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at First Financial believe the environment at First Financial is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at First Financial is comfortably fast. About 50% of the employees at First Financial work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at First Financial are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining First Financial is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. First Financial employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At this moment no First Financial employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand First Financial's KPIs and OKRs.
Claude’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Claude in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Cincinnati, OH. Claude Davis’s employees rank First Financial in the Bottom 25% for Compensation, in the Bottom 15% for Environment, and in the Bottom 10% for Happiness. When compared to First Financial’s competitors, Claude Davis ranks below both Umpqua Bank CEO Cort OHaver and MetLife CEO Michel A. Khalaf.
The First Financial Executive Team is rated a “F” and led by CEO Claude Davis, Senior Vice President Kathy Daily, and Managing Director Larry Alexander
Claude Davis CEO / President
Claude Davis serves as the CEO / President of First Financial.
Kathy Daily Senior Vice President
Kathy Daily serves as the Senior Vice President of First Financial Bank. Kathy started at First Financial Bank in August... read more
Larry Alexander Managing Director
Larry Alexander serves as the Managing Director of First Financial Bank. Larry started at First Financial Bank in July... read more
Scott McKennon Vice President
Scott McKennon serves as the Vice President of First Financial.
Taylor Boone North MS Market President
Taylor Boone serves as the North MS Market President of First Financial Bank. Taylor currently resides in the Greater... read more
Bryan McDuffie VP/Ag Loan Officer
Bryan McDuffie serves as the VP/Ag Loan Officer of First Financial Bank. Bryan currently resides in the Pine Bluff,... read more
jan fleming SVP Compliance
jan fleming serves as the SVP Compliance of First Financial Bank. jan currently resides in the Shreveport, Louisiana... read more
Debbie Davis SVP of Human Resources
Debbie Davis serves as the SVP of Human Resources of First Financial Bank. Debbie currently resides in the Shreveport,... read more
Matt Garrett VP/Ag Loan Officer
Matt Garrett serves as the VP/Ag Loan Officer of First Financial Bank. Matt currently resides in the Fayetteville,... read more
How much do people at First Financial get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at First Financial is $117,928, or $56 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $115,738, or $55 per hour.
At First Financial, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $207,264 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,052 annually. Average First Financial salaries by department include: HR at $109,677, Engineering at $136,296, Product at $151,029, and Legal at $163,401. Half of First Financial salaries are above $115,738.
6 employees at First Financial rank their Compensation in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 20 ratings) while 7 employees at First Financial rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 8 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $67k | $67k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $92k | $92k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $114k | $114k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $170k | $170k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $225k | $225k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $243k | $243k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $285k | $285k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at First Financial across various culture dimensions.
First Financial's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. First Financial's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

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All Industries | 25% | |
Admin | 13% | |
Engineering | 13% | |
Sales | 13% | |
Other | 13% |
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Cincinnati | 38% | |
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Twin Lake | 13% | |
Mason | 13% | |
Covington | 13% | |
Other | 25% |
What is First Financial address?
First Financial location is at 255 East Fifth Street Suite 700
Who is the CEO of First Financial?
First Financial CEO is Claude Davis, their score by employees is 33
What is First Financial eNPS?
The eNPS for First Financial is -83
What is the salary for Copywriter in First Financial?
Copywriter average salary in the US is 78k
What are the salaries in the Customer Support in First Financial?
The average salaries for Customer Support in First Financial is 65k