James Hodson
About James Hodson
James Hodson serves as the Director of Strategic Relationships at Atomic, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in banking and consulting, having held various leadership roles at TIAA Bank, Carlisle & Gallagher Consulting Group, and Bank of America.
Current Role at Atomic
James Hodson serves as the Director of Strategic Relationships at Atomic, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on developing and managing strategic partnerships that align with Atomic's business objectives. His experience in relationship management and strategic planning contributes to the company's growth and success in the financial technology sector.
Previous Experience at TIAA Bank
Hodson worked at TIAA Bank in various roles from 2014 to 2020. Initially, he served as the Director of Referral Channel Management, where he engineered an internal referral channel that increased banking and lending revenue by 50% annually. Later, he took on the role of Director, AVP Institutional Banking, where he directed key merger and acquisition activities that raised total assets under management to approximately $42 billion.
Career Background in Financial Services
James Hodson has a diverse background in the financial services industry. He began his career as a Senior Loan Officer at Nationstar Mortgage from 2005 to 2008. He then transitioned to Bank of America, where he worked as an Underwriting Manager from 2008 to 2011. Following this, he joined Carlisle & Gallagher Consulting Group as a Senior Management Consultant from 2011 to 2014, before moving to TIAA Bank.
Education and Academic Background
James Hodson studied Business Administration at Central Texas College. His educational background provides him with foundational knowledge in business principles, which he applies throughout his career in various leadership roles within the financial sector.
Achievements in Institutional Banking
During his tenure at TIAA Bank, Hodson designed and implemented an institutional Workplace Banking program from scratch. This initiative was adopted by over 100 nonprofit institutions within 18 months, showcasing his ability to create impactful banking solutions tailored to specific market needs.