James Shiles

James Shiles is an experienced executive in the real estate finance sector, currently serving as the EVP and Head of Production for Agency Lending and Mortgage Banking at Grandbridge Real Estate Capital since June 2023. Previously, James held the role of SVP and Chief Production Officer at Walker & Dunlop, where responsibilities included managing originations and executing financial strategies. A significant tenure at Guggenheim Partners as Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer involved overseeing a $7B servicing portfolio and managing commercial real estate finance operations. Earlier in the career, James served as Global Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer at Morgan Stanley, focusing on financial operations and global reporting. James began the career as a Vice President at Bear Stearns & Co., managing finance and operations. Educationally, James holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Long Island University and a post-graduate degree in Real Estate Finance from New York University.