James Adams
About James Adams
James Adams serves as the Vice President of Finance at Golden Entertainment, Inc. since 2022, bringing extensive experience from previous roles at Credit Suisse, State Street, and WynnBET.
Work at Golden Entertainment
James Adams serves as the Vice President of Finance at Golden Entertainment, Inc. since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the company, which is based in Las Vegas, Nevada. His experience in finance and investment banking contributes to the strategic financial planning and management at Golden Entertainment.
Professional Experience
Prior to his current position, James Adams held several significant roles in the finance sector. He worked at Credit Suisse as Vice President of Investment Banking from 2017 to 2021, where he focused on investment strategies and client relations. He also served as Executive Director of Corporate Finance & Investor Relations at WynnBET for 10 months in 2021-2022. Earlier in his career, he was a Senior Associate at State Street, managing corporate actions from 2011 to 2015.
Education and Expertise
James Adams has a strong educational background in economics and finance. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Managerial Economics from the University of California, Davis, and furthered his studies with a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Corporate Finance & Real Estate from UCLA Anderson School of Management. Additionally, he studied Economics and Political Science at the University of Melbourne and Entrepreneurship at the Sacramento Entrepreneurship Academy.
Early Career and Internships
James Adams began his career with an internship at Franklin Templeton Investments in 2008, where he worked as an Intern Analyst for four months in both San Mateo, CA, and Melbourne, Australia. Following this, he gained experience as a Fund Accountant at State Street from 2009 to 2011, which laid the foundation for his future roles in finance and investment banking.