James Kenney
About James Kenney
James Kenney serves as the Head of Capital Management at Legal & General Capital, where he utilizes his extensive background in investment analysis and portfolio management to enhance balance-sheet performance. His career includes significant roles at Mercer Investment Consulting, Aviva Investors, and Novae, where he developed expertise in actuarial science, derivatives, and capital management.
Current Role at Legal & General
James Kenney serves as the Head of Capital Management at Legal & General Capital since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Solvency II (SII) and Economic Capital. He influences the design and supports the implementation of both Direct Investment and Traded asset strategies. Kenney collaborates closely with the Traded and Direct Investment teams to provide quantitative analysis of investments, ensuring that capital achieves appropriate risk-adjusted returns.
Previous Experience at Mercer Investment Consulting
Before joining Legal & General, James Kenney worked at Mercer Investment Consulting as an Investment Analyst from 2001 to 2005. During his four years in this position, he gained valuable experience in investment analysis while based in London. This role laid the foundation for his subsequent career in investment management.
Tenure at Aviva Investors
James Kenney held multiple roles at Aviva Investors from 2005 to 2013. Initially, he worked as a Derivatives Specialist for one year before advancing to the position of Portfolio Derivatives Manager, where he spent seven years. His experience at Aviva Investors contributed to his expertise in derivatives and portfolio management.
Experience at Novae
At Novae, James Kenney served as an Investment and Capital Actuary for 11 months in 2015. He then transitioned to the role of Chief Investment Officer, where he worked for two years until 2017. His time at Novae allowed him to further develop his skills in investment strategy and capital management.
Education and Expertise
James Kenney studied Mathematics at Trinity College, Cambridge, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from 1998 to 2001. His academic background provides him with a strong foundation in quantitative analysis. Kenney combines his actuarial understanding, hedge-fund portfolio management experience, and derivatives expertise to assist institutional investors in achieving their investment goals.