Kenneth "Grant" Janke
About Kenneth "Grant" Janke
Kenneth 'Grant' Janke is a Wholesale Credit Risk Manager with extensive experience in credit risk analysis. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance and Marketing from The University of Alabama and is pursuing an MBA at Georgia Institute of Technology.
Work at Synovus
Kenneth Janke currently serves as the Wholesale Credit Risk Manager at Synovus, a position he has held since 2021. His career at Synovus began in 2018, where he progressed through various roles in the Wholesale Credit Risk department. He worked as a Wholesale Credit Risk Analyst I for nine months, followed by promotions to Analyst II and Analyst III. In 2021, he briefly held the position of Senior Wholesale Credit Risk Analyst before assuming his current managerial role.
Education and Expertise
Kenneth Janke earned a Bachelor's degree in Finance and Marketing from the University of Alabama's Culverhouse College of Commerce, completing his studies from 2013 to 2018. He also studied European Economics, Politics, and History at the University of New Orleans in 2015. Currently, he is pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the Georgia Institute of Technology, which he is expected to complete in 2024.
Previous Work Experience
Before his tenure at Synovus, Kenneth Janke gained experience in various roles. He worked as a Runner at Page, Scrantom, Sprouse, Tucker & Ford, P.C. for one month in 2011. In 2017, he served as a Corporate Venture Capital Intern at Aflac for three months, where he was involved in corporate finance activities in the Charlotte, North Carolina area.
Career Progression in Credit Risk Management
Kenneth Janke has demonstrated significant career progression in the field of credit risk management at Synovus. He started as a Wholesale Credit Risk Analyst I in 2018 and advanced to Analyst II and III roles, showcasing his growing expertise in the field. His promotion to Senior Wholesale Credit Risk Analyst in 2021 further reflects his capabilities, leading to his current position as Wholesale Credit Risk Manager.