Sara Powell
About Sara Powell
Sara Powell is a Wholesale Credit Risk Analyst III at Synovus, where she has worked since 2019 in the Naples, Florida area. She has a background in finance, having completed a Master's Program in credit analysis and leadership, and has held various roles in the banking sector.
Work at Synovus
Sara Powell has been employed at Synovus since 2019. She currently holds the position of Wholesale Credit Risk Analyst III, a role she has occupied since 2021. Prior to this, she served as a Portfolio Manager for five years, contributing to the management of credit portfolios. Sara was also a Credit Risk Analyst from 2020 to 2021. Her involvement in the transition team during Synovus's acquisition of Florida Community Bank in January 2019 highlights her integral role in the organization.
Education and Expertise
Sara Powell completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Finance at the College of Charleston from 2013 to 2017. She further enhanced her skills by participating in the FCB Master’s Program, a six-month training initiative focused on credit analysis and leadership. This program led to her full-time position on the Portfolio Management Team at Synovus. Additionally, she studied Business at the Florence University of the Arts for one year in 2015-2016.
Background
Sara Powell's professional journey began with her role as a Sales Associate at Cupcake Down South from 2014 to 2015. She later interned at Fowler State Bank in 2017 for two months. During her time at the College of Charleston, she served as VP Finance for the Delta Gamma sorority's Eta Sigma chapter from 2015 to 2016. Sara completed her high school education at Culver Academies from 2010 to 2013.
Professional Experience
In addition to her current roles at Synovus, Sara Powell worked at Florida Community Bank as a Master's Program Associate Banker from 2018 to 2019. Her diverse experience across various positions in the banking and finance sectors has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of credit risk and portfolio management.