On September 22, First Financial Bankshares, the financial holding company of Abilene-based First Financial Bank, announced the appointment of Javier Jurado to serve as executive vice president and chief audit executive. He will oversee and execute internal audit planning and reporting, and report directly to the audit committee.

Jurado brings more than 19 years of audit experience to First Financial Bank, including his most recent posts in audit management at large banks and a public accounting firm. Jurado, who has worked with U.S. Bank since October 2019, has also held positions with other large organizations like BBVA USA and PriceWaterhouseCooper, where he started his career.

“Javier’s broad experience and background in performing audits and administering audit programs in larger financial institutions will ensure that First Financial maintains an appropriate internal audit program that is commensurate with the ever-changing banking, accounting and regulatory environment,” says F. Scott Dueser, chair, president and CEO of First Financial Bankshares.

A native of Puerto Rico, Jurado earned a BS degree in psychology from the University of Puerto Rico, an MBA degree in accounting from Bowling Green State University and completed the School of Management program at the University of Texas. He holds the designations of certified internal auditor, certified information systems auditor and certification in risk management assessment. Jurado is active in the Institute of Internal Auditors and Information Systems Audit and Control Association.

Established in 1890, First Financial Bank NA operates multiple banking regions with 80 locations in Texas.