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Jim Rowley

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Global Head of Investment Implementation Research at Vanguard
📍 Greater Philadelphia, United States

Jim Rowley is the Global Head of Investment Implementation Research at Vanguard, leading a team focused on indexing, ETFs, active management, and ESG. A CFA charterholder with an MBA from NYU Stern, his expertise is backed by a career that includes roles at Merrill Lynch and Lehman Brothers.

Deeply invested in the professional finance community, Jim is a past president of the CFA Society of Philadelphia. He is an alumnus of Villanova University, where he earned his undergraduate degree in Finance.

Unique fact: Jim leads thought leadership for Vanguard on a wide range of complex investment topics, from factor strategies to alternatives.

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Experience
29 Years
Current Role
Global Head of Investment Implementation Research
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Philadelphia, United States
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Priorities

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ETF and Indexing
He leads research and has held multiple senior roles at Vanguard focused on ETFs, indexing, and portfolio construction.
Investment Strategy
His team provides thought leadership on investment strategies, including active management, alternatives, and factor-based approaches.
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Career

Work history

1-2023
Global Head of Investment Implementation Research
Vanguard
10-2020 - 1-2023
Head of Investor Research at Vanguard Investment Strategy Group
Vanguard
10-2017 - 10-2020
Head of Active-Passive Portfolio Research
Vanguard
1-2012 - 10-2017
Senior Investment Analyst
Vanguard
8-2007 - 1-2012
Head of ETF Data & Analytics
Vanguard
In the press

Media appearances

Jim Rowley & Andy Maack - Implementing Index Funds at Vanguard. Featured in Apple Podcasts
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Humble Giants – Vanguard's Gerry O'Reilly and Jim Rowley. Featured in Apple Podcasts
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Education
1989 - 1993
BS
Villanova University
1997 - 1999
MBA
NYU Stern School of Business
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