Rich James

Rich James is a Managing Director at Goldman Sachs, currently serving as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of the ETF Accelerator, a new product initiative that launched to clients in 2023.1 He has been with Goldman Sachs since July 2011, starting as a Software Engineer and progressing through various roles before becoming a Managing Director in January 2020.1

Career at Goldman Sachs

• Managing Director | CTO of Goldman Sachs ETF Accelerator January 2020 - Present (4 years 8 months as of February 2025)1
• Software Engineer January 2013 - December 2019 (7 years)1
• Software Engineer July 2011 - December 2012 (1 year 6 months, based in London, UK)1

Education

Rich James holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) degree from Imperial College London, which he completed between 2008 and 2011.1

Expertise

With eight years of experience as an Engineering Leader, Rich James has played a pivotal role in advancing Goldman Sachs' capabilities in exchange-traded funds (ETFs). His leadership in technology has been crucial in developing innovative financial products that cater to client needs, showcasing his expertise in engineering and product management within the investment banking sector.

Rich James is based in the Greater New York City Area and can be contacted via his professional email at Goldman Sachs.2