Ashley Graham
About Ashley Graham
Ashley Graham is a Quantitative Analyst with extensive experience in model risk management and statistical diagnostics. Currently employed at Synovus, she has held various roles in the banking and finance sector, including positions at Regions Bank, BBVA Compass, and Fifth Third Bank.
Current Role at Synovus
Ashley Graham has been employed at Synovus as a Quantitative Analyst since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for the full stack automation of scheduled jobs, which includes conducting quality assurance checks. Her expertise in statistical diagnostics and documentation plays a crucial role in model risk management processes. Additionally, she engages in cross-team collaboration with line of business partners to ensure the success of various projects.
Previous Experience in Banking
Prior to her current position, Ashley Graham held various roles in the banking sector. She worked at Regions Bank as a Business Banking Underwriter from 2012 to 2013 and as an Officer in Business Lending Decision Sciences from 2013 to 2015. She also served as an Officer in Fair Lending Quantitative Analytics at Fifth Third Bank from 2015 to 2016. Her experience includes working as a Branch Associate at BBVA Compass for five months in 2011 and as a Manager in Enterprise Risk Management at Redstone Federal Credit Union from 2017 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Ashley Graham holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from New York University, where she studied from 2003 to 2007. She furthered her education at the University of Oxford, obtaining an MPhil in Economics from 2007 to 2010. Her academic background supports her specialization in statistical diagnostics and model risk management. She utilizes parallel computing techniques to enhance processing times in model implementation.
Professional Development
In addition to her roles in banking, Ashley Graham worked as a Senior Health Analyst at Stratasan from 2017 to 2018. She has also been with Stratasan since 2017, contributing to health analytics for over seven years. Her diverse experience across different organizations has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of quantitative analysis and risk management in various sectors.
Early Career and Education
Ashley Graham began her educational journey at Homewood High School, where she earned her High School Diploma from 1999 to 2003. Her early career included a position as a Branch Associate at BBVA Compass in 2011. This foundational experience laid the groundwork for her subsequent roles in quantitative analysis and risk management within the banking industry.