James Crawford

Background

About James Crawford

I have broad experience across the investment industry as an asset consultant, asset owner and asset manager with both Australian and US firms. I am recognized for persistently and successfully delivering innovative investment solutions that draw on global best practice to meet client objectives across all stages of the investment process - from strategic asset allocation (SAA) advice to multi-manager configuration, portfolio management, trading and back office implementation and responsible investment policy development and integration. I possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills - proven through consistently developing and presenting on innovative investment solutions to clients, consultants, investment committees and boards. I always focus on creating a strong team culture, inspiring colleagues to collaborate and strive for continuous improvement and client, team and business success through an enthusiastic, affiliative and empathetic leadership style. I embrace the use of technology to enhance efficiency, accuracy and expand analysis of risk/return opportunities. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS - Designed/delivered innovation investment products/structures such as derivative protection strategies, strategic tilts and expanded multi-manager platforms (including hedge funds and listed real assets)- Built and led teams to success across Australia and the Asia/Pacific region- Have regularly secured major new clients as both an asset consultant (wins included Goodman Fielder Super, HCF, GIO and A$1m pa retainer with Colonial First State) and as an asset manager (raising major new clients at both First Sentier Investors (FSI) and AllianceBernstein (AB))- Champions responsible investment having led/presented campaign for AB to become a global PRI signatory and continually encourages investment teams to better integrate ESG risk management. KNOWN AND RESPECTED FOR - Enthusiastic and empathetic leadership style - Energetic and open-minded approach to implementing continuous improvement - Strong affiliative and collaborative orientation towards clients and colleagues