James applies unflinching intellectual honesty, instinct and analytical rigor to create sustainable value for Pine River’s clients. James is Co-Portfolio Manager of the Pine River Fund and Co-Chief Investment Officer of Pine River. He serves on the firm’s Executive, Risk Management, and Hiring Committees. Prior to joining Pine River in 2012, he spent 18 years at Goldman Sachs Asset Management where he was a Managing Director and Partner. While at Goldman Sachs, he held a variety of roles including Head of Risk and Portfolio Construction, Co-Head of U.S. Fixed Income, and Head of Mortgage Trading. From 1992 to 1994, James served as an Analyst at Travelers Insurance. He began his career as a Research Analyst at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. James received an MBA from the University of Chicago in 1992 and a BA from Kenyon College in 1988. He was admitted to the partnership in 2013. Outside of Pine River, James serves on the board of Scenic Hudson, a New York nature advocacy group.