James Hood

James Hood is a highly experienced finance professional with a strong background in energy and natural resources investment banking. Currently serving as a Senior Energy Analyst at Regal Funds Management since May 2019, James has previously held roles such as Associate Director at Rothschild & Co, Corporate Development Advisor at Beach Energy Ltd, and Business Analyst in Corporate Development at Iluka Resources. James's expertise includes corporate defence planning, M&A transactions, and strategic growth initiatives, complemented by ownership of Ipoised Financial Group, where services focused on financial modeling and consulting. James's educational qualifications include a Master's Degree in Applied Finance from Kaplan Professional, membership in the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, and multiple degrees from prestigious universities, highlighting a commitment to finance and law.