Robert Rowe
About Robert Rowe
Robert Rowe is the Senior Vice President at First Financial Bank in Cincinnati, Ohio, managing a $3.5 billion investment portfolio and leading various investment initiatives.
Current Position at First Financial Bank
Robert Rowe serves as the Senior Vice President at First Financial Bank in Cincinnati, Ohio. He actively manages a $3.5 billion investment portfolio and led the bank's investments in Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Solar Tax Credit, Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. His work includes advising the Wealth Management Group on fixed income and closed-end bond fund strategies, as well as identifying and analyzing credit opportunities linked to CRA and LIHTC.
Past Roles at Financial Institutions
Before his current role, Robert Rowe worked at several financial institutions. From 2010 to 2012, he was a Senior Capital Markets Specialist at the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) in the Greater Virginia Area. Between 2009 and 2010, he was a Consultant at Fulcrum Asset Management in Charlotte, North Carolina. He spent a decade at Wachovia Customized Fixed Income, serving as Senior Portfolio Manager and Director of Mortgage & Structured Product Research from 1998 to 2008.
Educational Background
Robert Rowe earned his Bachelor's degree in Finance from Loyola University Maryland. His educational background provided a strong foundation for his career in finance and asset management.
Accomplishments in Asset Management
In his role at First Financial Bank, Robert Rowe repositioned the bank's investment portfolio to achieve top decile performance and top quartile standings in total rate of return. He also spearheaded the acquisition and implementation of a front-to-back office investment accounting software solution, TPG, which integrates trading and investment activities across multiple asset classes. Rowe identified and executed a $12 million gain on a sale opportunity by collapsing Irwin residuals, and boarded $35 million in floored residential loans from a similar transaction.