Izel Dickerson
About Izel Dickerson
Izel Dickerson is a Credit Risk Manager with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management from Moravian College. With experience at various financial institutions, including BB&T and Regions Bank, he specializes in client assessments, credit approvals, and financial analyses.
Work at Synovus
Izel Dickerson has been employed at Synovus as a Credit Risk Manager since 2020. In this role, Dickerson is responsible for overseeing credit risk assessments and facilitating credit-related approvals. This includes managing derivative, p-card, treasury, and letter of credit approvals and issuances. Dickerson collaborates with agent bank officers and bank attorneys to ensure proper loan documentation and closing processes for new and amended credit facilities.
Previous Experience in Credit Risk Management
Prior to joining Synovus, Izel Dickerson held several positions in credit risk management. Dickerson worked at BB&T as a Commercial Credit Analyst from 2015 to 2016 and later as a Commercial Credit Specialist from 2016 to 2017. In these roles, Dickerson developed client assessments through in-depth analyses of financial data. Additionally, Dickerson served as a Business Services Officer- Portfolio Manager at BB&T from 2017 to 2019, where responsibilities included facilitating credit-related approvals.
Education and Expertise
Izel Dickerson earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management from Moravian College, studying from 2011 to 2015. This educational background provided a foundation in business principles and management practices. Prior to college, Dickerson attended Liberty High School, where an Honors program was completed, culminating in a High School Diploma in 2011.
Analytical Skills and Responsibilities
In the role of Credit Risk Manager, Izel Dickerson conducts projection modeling, stress testing, and various analyses using research and evaluations from diverse sources. This analytical expertise is essential for developing comprehensive client assessments and ensuring informed decision-making regarding credit risks. Dickerson also interfaces with the Wholesale loan operations team to manage the booking of new and amended deals, waivers, and modifications.
Career Progression in Banking
Izel Dickerson's career in banking includes significant experience across various roles and institutions. After starting as a Commercial Credit Analyst at BB&T, Dickerson progressed to positions that involved increasing responsibilities in credit risk management. Following the role at BB&T, Dickerson worked at Regions Bank as a Credit Products Associate from 2019 to 2020, further enhancing expertise in credit products and risk assessment.