Director, Product Specialist, IFM Investors
James represents IFM’s debt investment capabilities across the firm, and works closely with the debt team to develop new products and strategies.
Prior to joining IFM, James was an Investment Director with Wellington Management, responsible for its Fixed Income business in Australia and New Zealand. James previously held a number of research roles at JANA Investment Advisers, including Head of Capital Markets, Chief Economist, Head of Fixed Interest, Head of Currency, as well as Senior Consultant to several clients in Australia and New Zealand. James’ background is in economics, having held positions at the National Australia Bank, and with the Australian Government at the Department of The Prime Minister and Cabinet and the Department of The Treasury.
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours in Economics) and Bachelor of Science (University of Melbourne), MBAs from UCLA Anderson Business School and NUS Business School