James Crawford

Head Investment Specialist at Cbus Super Fund

James Crawford has a diverse and extensive work experience in the investment and asset management industry. James currently serves as the Head Investment Specialist at Cbus Super Fund, where they are responsible for representing the fund's investment function to internal and external stakeholders. In this role, they develop and communicates the investment proposition to support the growth and strategic aspirations of the Fund.

Prior to their current position, James held the role of Head of Equities Portfolio Construction at Cbus Super. In this role, they had overall responsibility for managing approximately $40 billion in equity mandates, both internally and externally. James also led the expansion of Cbus' internal equity capabilities and was in charge of external equities manager selection and portfolio construction.

Before joining Cbus Super, James served as the Global Head of Investment Specialists at CFSGAM/FSI, where they were responsible for ensuring the quality and positioning of investment capabilities and asset class thought leadership. James also worked as an Investment Director at Wellington Management, where they evaluated portfolio characteristics and performance and collaborated with investment teams.

James began their career at Commonwealth Funds Management as the Head of Research. James also worked at IAG Asset Management, where they developed strategic asset allocation and managed portfolio protection and tactical asset allocation programs. James has also held roles at Bernstein and Towers Perrin, where they played key leadership roles and contributed to the growth and profitability of the companies.

Overall, James Crawford has a strong background in investment management, portfolio construction, and strategic asset allocation. James has extensive experience in representing investment functions, developing investment propositions, and building relationships with key stakeholders.

James Crawford has a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Economics, with a focus on Finance and Econometrics, from The Australian National University. James also attended Canberra Grammar School and Sherborne, but no degree or field of study information is available for these schools.

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