Ken Hessel

Ken Hessel is a seasoned financial professional with extensive experience in investment portfolio management and treasury operations. Currently serving as SVP & Senior Investment Portfolio Manager at First Citizens Bank since March 2023, Ken previously built and managed the Treasury Department at Equity Bank from April 2020 to March 2023. Ken held various pivotal roles at United Community Bank from December 2013 to April 2020, including overseeing a $2.8 billion fixed income investment portfolio and chairing key committees. Earlier career highlights include senior analyst/portfolio manager roles at ING Investment Management and research analysis at Trusco Capital Management. Ken holds an MBA from Emory University and a BBA in Finance from the University of Georgia.