Melinda Exterkamp
About Melinda Exterkamp
Melinda Exterkamp is the Director of Compliance Design, VP at First Financial Bank, with over 20 years of experience in the banking and financial services industry.
Background
Melinda Exterkamp has over 20 years of experience in the banking and financial services industry. Her career has spanned various leadership roles, emphasizing compliance design and BSA operations. She also has significant expertise in retail administration from her eight-year tenure at The Bank of Kentucky. Melinda’s diverse background underscores her comprehensive understanding of the banking sector.
Current Role
Melinda Exterkamp currently serves as Director of Compliance Design, Vice President at First Financial Bank. She began this role in February 2017, focusing on ensuring the bank's compliance frameworks and systems are robust and effective. She also holds the position of Director of BSA Operations in the Cincinnati, Ohio area, where she oversees the Bank Secrecy Act operations to ensure adherence to regulations.
Previous Experience
Before her current roles, Melinda Exterkamp held the position of Client Service Center Manager at First Financial Bank from 2013 to 2015, based in Springdale, OH. She also worked as Lead Corporate Consultant at Mackey Advisors for one year, from 2012 to 2013. Prior to that, Melinda spent eight years at The Bank of Kentucky as Assistant Vice President, Retail Administration, where she managed various aspects of retail banking operations.
Education and Expertise
Melinda Exterkamp achieved her Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus in Finance from Northern Kentucky University, where she studied from 2011 to 2014. Prior to that, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Spanish from the University of Kentucky, studying from 1999 to 2003. Her academic background complements her extensive professional experience in the banking and financial services industry, providing her with a well-rounded skill set in compliance, BSA operations, and retail administration.