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William James

William James

Senior Analyst at Sagefield Capital LP

Dallas, TX , United States

About

William James, CFA, is the Co-Founder and Senior Analyst of Sagefield Capital LP, an investment management firm based in Dallas, TX. At Sagefield Capital, he focuses on portfolio management and investment research, with responsibilities encompassing due diligence, investment strategy development, and monitoring of both public and private market investments. Sagefield Capital operates as a multi-strategy hedge fund, advising high-net-worth individuals and institutions, with particular activity across alternative investments and asset management.

William's previous experience includes roles as Analyst at Citadel LLC and Senior Research Analyst at Swank Capital, LLC, where he developed expertise in equity analysis, credit, and alternative investments. Over more than a decade in the investment management industry, he has demonstrated extensive capability in managing risk, sourcing deals, and overseeing sector-diverse portfolios, with specific focus on alternatives, private equity, and capital markets.

Academically, William holds a B.S. with Special Attainments in Commerce (Business Administration & Accounting) from Washington and Lee University, and also completed course work at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). He is a CFA charterholder, and his leadership contributions include serving on community boards such as Friends of the Katy Trail.

Career History

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Sagefield CapitalSenior AnalystJan 2019 to Present
Citadel LLCAnalystMay 2015 to Dec 2017
Swank Capital, LLCSenior Research AnalystMar 2013 to May 2015
RCM Capital ManagementBasic Materials AnalystApr 2012 to Mar 2013
Partner Fund ManagementCommodities AnalystApr 2008 to Mar 2012
J.P. MorganAnalyst, Energy Investment BankingJun 2005 to Mar 2008
Milam Oil Company"Rough Neck"Jun 2001 to Aug 2001

Education

Washington and Lee University

Bachelors of Science with Special Attainments in Commerce, Business Administration & Accounting

2001 2005

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

2003 2003

Skills & Expertise

Economics
Corporate Finance
Kanban
Energy Regulation

Others at Sagefield Capital LP (6)

NameRoleLocation
Chris Sipple
Chris Sipple
Senior AnalystDallas, TX , United States
Jonathan Lamensdorf
Jonathan Lamensdorf
Managing PartnerDallas, TX , United States
Mark Schlueter
Mark Schlueter
Managing PartnerTX , United States
Chris S.
Chris S.
Senior AnalystDallas, TX , United States
Will Chavey
Will Chavey
Senior AnalystColleyville, TX , United States
Will Green
Will Green
Senior AnalystTX , United States