About
Jim Rice is the Head of Trading at ARGA Investment Management, LP, based in Stamford, CT. In this capacity, he leads trading operations with a focus on executing global equity investment strategies and overseeing risk management for the firm’s portfolios. His primary areas of concentration include global and international equities—including both developed and emerging markets—as ARGA specializes in value investing across these asset classes.
With over 25 years of industry experience, Jim previously served as Vice President at Citi and as a trader for DSM Capital Partners, where he honed his expertise in institutional trading and portfolio execution for global equity markets. His extensive experience encompasses leadership in high-volume trading environments and expertise in navigating complex, multi-jurisdictional markets.
Jim holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Southern Connecticut State University. Throughout his career, he has contributed to optimizing trading processes, enhancing execution quality, and supporting the disciplined, research-driven investment approach that defines ARGA’s strategies.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARGA Investment Management, LP | Head Of Trading | Jun 2018 to Present | — |
| Citi | Vice President | May 2015 to Jun 2018 | — |
| DSM Capital Partners | Trader | Sep 2014 to Apr 2015 | - Focused primarily on trading large cap global equities and FX. |
| Legg Mason | Trader, AVP at Legg Mason Global Asset Allocation | Jul 2011 to Sep 2014 | - Execution trader for multi-asset accounts including international ETFs, equities, fixed income, futures, FX, swaps, and options. |
| Legg Mason | Senior Associate, Legg Mason Technology Services | Aug 2006 to Jun 2011 | - Held various investment operations roles including cash and position reconciliation, cash management, trade support, and client reporting. |
Education
Southern Connecticut State University
B.S., Finance
Skills & Expertise
Others at Arga Investment Management, LP (11)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
A Alen Salibasic | Senior Research Associate | Stamford, CT , United States |
D Devin Waddell | Senior Research Associate | New York, NY , United States |
J Jiawei Bei | Senior Research Associate | New York, NY , United States |
K Kelsey Yang | Senior Research Associate | New York, NY , United States |
R Rajat Suri | Institutional Portfolio Manager | New York, NY , United States |
 | Global Research Associate | Cambridge, MA , United States |
 | Founder and Chief Investment Officer | Stamford, CT , United States |
 | Global Research Associate | Stamford, CT , United States |
 | Equity Research Associate | New York, NY , United States |
 | Equity Research Associate | New York, NY , United States |