James Hanson, Cfa
About James Hanson, Cfa
James Hanson, CFA, serves as the Vice President of Project Finance at Verogy, bringing extensive experience in energy investment banking from various prestigious firms. His career spans over three decades, with notable positions at Citi, Barclays, and Duff & Phelps, among others.
Current Role at Verogy
James Hanson serves as the Vice President of Project Finance at Verogy, a position he has held since 2023. He is based in West Hartford, Connecticut, where he works on-site. In this role, he focuses on overseeing project finance initiatives within the company, contributing his extensive experience in the energy sector.
Previous Experience in Energy Investment Banking
James Hanson has a robust background in energy investment banking, having held several key positions. He worked at Citi as Vice President from 1997 to 2002, and later at Barclays Investment Bank from 2003 to 2006 in similar roles. He also served as Vice President at Bear Stearns Companies from 2006 to 2008, and as Industry Lead at Houlihan Lokey from 2008 to 2011. His experience spans over a decade in high-level investment banking roles focused on energy.
Management Roles in Energy Transactions
Hanson has held significant management positions in energy transactions. He was Managing Director at Duff & Phelps from 2014 to 2019, focusing on energy transaction opinions. Additionally, he served as Managing Director at Opportune from 2019 to 2023, where he specialized in investment banking and energy transition. His leadership roles have contributed to his expertise in the energy finance sector.
Educational Background in Finance
James Hanson holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The Wharton School, where he studied finance. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in finance and investment banking.
Early Career in Project Finance
Hanson began his career in project finance as a Financial Analyst at Prudential Financial from 1990 to 1994. He also worked briefly as an Associate at GE Capital in 1995. These early roles laid the groundwork for his extensive career in finance, particularly in the energy sector.