Andrew Edwards
About Andrew Edwards
Andrew Edwards serves as a Senior Credit Portfolio Risk Analyst at Synovus, where he has worked since 2007. He specializes in asset disposition tracking and has coordinated significant transactions, including a $400 million distressed assets portfolio sale.
Work at Synovus
Andrew Edwards has been employed at Synovus since 2007, serving as a Senior Credit Portfolio Risk Analyst for 17 years. In this role, he has taken on significant responsibilities, including acting as the lead liaison with internal and external auditors. He provides detailed explanations regarding corporate disposition activity, budgets, and projections, ensuring that all necessary schedules and support are available when required. Edwards has also contributed to the automation of assets disposition reporting and data capture processes, enhancing overall efficiency within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Andrew Edwards has a strong educational background in accounting and economics. He studied at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from 1982 to 1985. He furthered his education at the University of Cambridge, obtaining a Certificate in Advanced Level Economics and Accounting from 1981 to 1982. This academic foundation supports his expertise in credit portfolio risk analysis and financial management.
Background
Prior to his tenure at Synovus, Andrew Edwards worked as a Senior Accountant at Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. from 1998 to 2004 in the Greater New York City Area. During his time there, he collaborated with the loan reconciliation team to address unresolved outstanding intercompany transactions across 28 bank subsidiaries. This experience contributed to his understanding of financial operations and risk management.
Achievements
Andrew Edwards has coordinated significant projects during his career, including the bulk sale of a distressed assets portfolio valued at over $400 million, which was successfully closed in the fourth quarter of 2012. He has also developed asset disposition tracking reports to enhance management information and reduce turnaround time for distressed asset sales. Additionally, he has played a key role in onboarding new team members, ensuring they have balanced systems access and organized training schedules.