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Ryan Tillery

Columbus,GA

Summary

Dynamic leader in the financial services industry with military leadership service and extensive experience in risk assessment, operations, and regulatory compliance. Adept at data analysis, driving strategic initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and mitigate risk. Proven leader managing teams and driving results.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Bank Card Operations Manager

Synovus Financial Corp
Columbus
02.2025 - Current
  • Oversees daily operations and strategy for bank's credit and debit card programs, including provisional credits, fraud for commercial, small business, and consumer cards.
  • Manage and develop card services teams through coaching, training, and performance management.

Financial Risk and Regulatory Manager

AFLAC
Columbus
08.2023 - 11.2024
  • Developed, implemented, and managed financial compliance programs for organization.
  • Ensured adherence to relevant state and federal financial laws and regulations.

Community Credit Risk Manager II

Synovus
Columbus
02.2023 - 08.2023
  • Managed and monitored a portfolio of client credit exposures exceeding $2.5MM across various industries.
  • Underwrote credit requests, encompassing new applications, renewals, and modifications.

Supervisor, Foreclosures, Asset Disposition Team

Synovus Financial Corp
Columbus
11.2018 - 02.2023
  • Coordinated with attorneys, appraisers, and loan officers to manage foreclosure sales bank-wide.
  • Oversaw quarterly sales of substandard credits by coordinating original loan document retrieval.
  • Managed booking of OREO properties, including insurance, utilities, taxes, and maintenance.

Credit Analyst III, Managed Assets Division

Synovus Financial Corp
Columbus
05.2016 - 11.2018
  • Analyzed industry trends, leverage ratios, and EBIDA for detailed credit memos during loan renewals.
  • Assessed risk ratings to ensure comprehensive evaluation of loan renewal processes.
  • Executed accurate financial spreading for commercial accounts exceeding $10MM.

Assistant Vice President- Correspondent Banking

EverBank
Jacksonville
03.2015 - 05.2016
  • Managed over 300 correspondent banking companies with capital ranging from $5 million to $2 billion across all 50 states.
  • Underwrote complex financial statements for 300 correspondent banking companies, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Assistant Vice President - Business Banking

BB&T Bank
Auburn
05.2012 - 03.2015

Managed relationships with business clients holding capital between $1 million and $5 million.

Originated all new loan documents, facilitating in-office customer signing.

Marine Corps Officer - Captain

United States Marine Corps
Havelock
05.2008 - 08.2012

Managed platoon of 42 enlisted Marines.

Assisted in the planning of large-scale government exercises and programs including budgeting, estimating/cost analysis, logistics, and management.

Education

MBA -

Norwich University
Northfield, VT
05-2016

Bachelor of Science -

Auburn University
Auburn, AL
05-2006

Skills

  • Financial compliance and regulatory adherence
  • Risk assessment and management
  • Data analysis and interpretation
  • Team leadership and collaboration
  • Portfolio management
  • Credit underwriting
  • Planning
  • Relationship building
  • Military veteran

Timeline

Bank Card Operations Manager

Synovus Financial Corp
02.2025 - Current

Financial Risk and Regulatory Manager

AFLAC
08.2023 - 11.2024

Community Credit Risk Manager II

Synovus
02.2023 - 08.2023

Supervisor, Foreclosures, Asset Disposition Team

Synovus Financial Corp
11.2018 - 02.2023

Credit Analyst III, Managed Assets Division

Synovus Financial Corp
05.2016 - 11.2018

Assistant Vice President- Correspondent Banking

EverBank
03.2015 - 05.2016

Assistant Vice President - Business Banking

BB&T Bank
05.2012 - 03.2015

Marine Corps Officer - Captain

United States Marine Corps
05.2008 - 08.2012

MBA -

Norwich University

Bachelor of Science -

Auburn University
Ryan Tillery