James has completed an MSc in banking and international finance from Cass (now Bayes) Business School. James joined Rathbones in January 2008 as an investment manager. Prior to joining Rathbones, James worked at HSBC Investments for four years, specialising in the management of portfolios for charities and other not-for-profit organisations. James sits on the Collectives Research Committee at Rathbones, covering infrastructure and listed private equity funds. James is also a formal mentor within the Group, with a particular interest in helping graduates at the start of their investment management careers.