James Sheffield

James Sheffield is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in trading and intelligence operations. Currently serving as the Trading Product Lead at Bridgewater Associates since May 2015, James is responsible for designing and implementing a leading automation platform for global Fixed Income trading. Prior to this role, James held the position of Senior Trading Associate at the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) from May 2013 to May 2015, where responsibilities included leading intelligence operations to support global counter-terrorism missions. James began a career in intelligence as an Officer in the US Army from May 2008 to May 2013. Academically, James earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The Wharton School between 2021 and 2023, following a Bachelor of Science in Physics from The Johns Hopkins University from 2005 to 2008.