Previously with Starmine as a Product Specialist, James has also held positions with Raymond James, Nikkei, and Schroders.

James graduated from the University of Southern California with a B.A. in East Asian Studies & Political Science. He also holds a M.B.A. degree in Finance & Corporate Accounting from the William E. Simon Graduate School of Business at the University of Rochester. James is an active member of the CFA society of Japan.