James is an Executive Director in the Portfolio Solutions Group at MSIM, based in London. Within the Investment Selection team, he focuses on public equity. He has 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining the firm, James was a fund selector at DWS within the multi-asset group, where he was instrumental in establishing the firm’s fund research capabilities and infrastructure, covering active and passive strategies, across equities, fixed income, and alternative investments. Previously, he was an Investment Analyst at Fiducia Wealth Management, in a role focused on fund research, but also encompassing asset allocation and portfolio management. James received a B.A. in International Finance and Capital Market Studies from the University of Brighton. He is a CFA charterholder and an EFFAS Certified ESG Analyst.