
James O'Grady
Senior Performance Analyst at Osterweis Capital Management Inc.
About
James O'Grady is a Senior Performance Analyst at Osterweis Capital Management Inc. in San Francisco, CA, where he oversees performance measurement and analysis for the firm's diverse investment products, including separately managed accounts and mutual funds. His role is focused on delivering actionable insights for portfolio managers and clients, ensuring accurate performance reporting and risk assessment across all asset classes managed by the firm.
With more than a decade of financial industry experience, O'Grady specializes in performance analytics and portfolio accounting. Before joining Osterweis in 2013, he was a Portfolio Accountant at Insight Capital Research & Management, and previously contributed as a Project Specialist in economic development research at California State University, Chico. His expertise spans equity and fixed income strategies, assisting in the evaluation and optimization of the firm’s investment offerings, particularly for high net worth individuals, foundations, and endowments.
O'Grady holds an MBA with a concentration in Finance from Saint Mary's College of California, as well as dual Bachelor's degrees in Economics and Marketing from California State University, Chico. He is recognized for his rigorous analytical approach and commitment to enhancing portfolio performance, and has played a key role in refining internal processes for reporting and analysis within the investment management sector.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osterweis Capital Management | Senior Performance Analyst | Nov 2013 to Present | — |
| Insight Capital Research & Management | Portfolio Accountant | Dec 2011 to Nov 2013 | — |
| California State University, Chico | Project Specialist | Sep 2007 to Feb 2009 | Research Foundation: Center for Economic Development |
| Economics Department, California State University, Chico | Instructional Student Assistant | Jan 2007 to Jan 2008 | — |
Education
St. Mary's College of California
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance
2010 — 2012
California State University-Chico
Bachelor's Degree, Economics
2003 — 2007
California State University-Chico
Bachelor's Degree, Marketing
2003 — 2007
Others at Osterweis Capital Management Inc. (12)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
A Andrew Chang | Analyst | San Francisco, CA , United States |
B Bradley Kane | Assistant Portfolio Manager | San Francisco, CA , United States |
| Portfolio Manager | New York, NY , United States | |
G Greg Hermanski | Portfolio Manager | CA , United States |
J Jasmine Shen | Senior Research Analyst | CA , United States |
| Portfolio Manager of the Osterweis Total Return Fund (OSTRX) | Burlingame, CA , United States | |
| Vice President and Director of Performance and Analytics | San Francisco, CA , United States | |
M Matthew Unger | Small Cap Growth Analyst | United States |
W William Ginchereau | Vice President and Director of Information Technology | San Francisco, CA , United States |
D Daniel | PM | New York, NY , United States |