Robert Mc Carley
About Robert Mc Carley
Robert McCarley serves as the Senior Manager of Wholesale CRE Credit Risk at Synovus, where he oversees a team of 14 portfolio managers and underwriters. With extensive experience in credit risk management and a background in corporate credit administration, he has held various roles at Synovus since 2006.
Current Role at Synovus
Robert McCarley serves as the Senior Manager of Wholesale CRE Credit Risk at Synovus, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he manages a team of 14 senior commercial real estate portfolio managers and underwriters across the Southeast. His responsibilities include overseeing underwriting quality and exception management, as well as handling internal and external exams related to credit risk management. He is also involved in strategic planning and policy development within the Wholesale CRE Credit Risk sector.
Previous Experience at Synovus
Robert McCarley has held several positions at Synovus prior to his current role. He worked as a Corporate Portfolio Manager in Corporate Credit Administration from 2012 to 2015, and as a Corporate Underwriting Manager for Special Assets from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, he served as a Commercial Underwriter Sr., AVP from 2007 to 2012, and as a Regional Credit Manager, Sr. for Risk Rating Management from 2017 to 2020. His career at Synovus began with a role in Loan Review at Columbus Bank and Trust from 2006 to 2007.
Education and Expertise
Robert McCarley studied at the University of Georgia, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in International Business, Management, and Spanish from 2001 to 2003. He furthered his education at the Georgia Banking School, completing the program from 2018 to 2021. His academic background supports his extensive experience in credit risk management, particularly in M&A due diligence and audits.
Leadership and Management Skills
In his current position, Robert McCarley oversees a team of senior commercial real estate portfolio managers and underwriters, demonstrating his leadership capabilities. He is responsible for ensuring underwriting quality and managing exceptions across a four-state footprint. His role requires a strong understanding of credit risk management and the ability to navigate complex internal and external examinations.