James Harwood
About James Harwood
James Harwood is a Senior Portfolio Manager at Russell Investments in Sydney, Australia, where he specializes in low carbon strategies and manages two equity ETFs. He has over two decades of experience in the finance sector, including previous roles at Aviva Investors, Deutsche Bank, and F&C.
Work at Russell Investments
James Harwood has served as a Senior Portfolio Manager at Russell Investments since 2013, based in Sydney, Australia. In this role, he focuses on low carbon strategies within both Global and Australian Equities, emphasizing renewable energy and ESG characteristics. He manages two equity ETFs, RDV and RARI, which are listed on the Australian Stock Exchange. Additionally, he leads the Proprietary Strategies team for the Asia Pacific region and oversees a Centralised Portfolio Management Australian equity portfolio aimed at maximizing after-tax returns for Super fund clients.
Education and Expertise
James Harwood studied at Coventry University from 1992 to 1995, where he earned a BA (Hons) in Financial Economics. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in portfolio management and financial strategies. His focus on low carbon investment strategies reflects a commitment to integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into investment decisions.
Background
Prior to his current role, James Harwood held various positions in the finance industry. He worked at Aviva Investors as an Assistant Fund Manager in Derivatives from 1997 to 1999 in London. He also served as Director of Sales Trading at Deutsche Bank from 2006 to 2012 in Sydney. His experience includes a role as Head of Trading and Derivative Fund Manager at F&C from 1999 to 2006, also in London. Additionally, he briefly worked at AMP in 2013 as part of their Financial Planning Academy.
Achievements
James Harwood is responsible for managing A$6 billion in funds under management across global equity portfolios. His role involves utilizing a Centralised Portfolio Management approach to deliver equity returns from multiple active managers. His leadership in the Proprietary Strategies team at Russell Investments highlights his influence in shaping investment strategies within the Asia Pacific region.