James Q. Rice, CFA

Experience

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  General Dynamics

  Aug 1986 - Oct 1987

  Engineer

  Integrated and documented hydrostatics and hydrodynamics computer programs for US Navy submarines. Modeled structural failure modes for submarine hulls at various operating depths using finite element program.* Analyzed financial performance of division programs totaling $2B. Accounted for $30M in cost over-runs, and implemented process to improve financial forecasting.* Optimized submarine design using computer-based modeling and simulation techniques in FORTRAN.

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  Seaworthy Systems, Inc.

  Oct 1987 - Nov 1988

  Engineer

  Improved total energy efficiency of US Navy warships using on-board testing and analysis for this small engineering firm. Designed low-cost modular floating jail system for US municipalities. Marketed detailed concept to New York, Los Angeles, and Washington, DC corrections departments.* Recommended power plant operating practices saved US Navy $100M per year in energy consumption. * Reduced operating costs on US merchant ships by cataloging spare parts inventories for diesel and steam plants. Show less

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  Draper

  Aug 1989 - Jun 1991

  Research Assistant

  Performed computational hydrodynamics simulations and preliminary propeller designs for autonomous undersea vehicles (AUVs). Documented research findings in masters thesis titled “Investigation of a Two-Dimensional Hydrofoil in Steady and Unsteady Flows.”

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  Ski Sundown

  Jan 1990 - Jan 1994

  Alpine Coach

  Integrated training methodology for 8-10 year-old skiers to include skills required at older age groups.* Ski team won state championship 3 straight years* Generated thousands of smiles and team loyalty

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  Naval Undersea Warfare Center Newport

  Aug 1991 - Jul 1998

  Engineer

  * Programmed Cray XMP and YMP supercomputers using FORTRAN to simulate complex hydrodynamic flows.* Trained to develop efficient code using C and MATLAB programming languages for scientific computing.

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  SG Cowen Securities Corp.

  Jun 1999 - Aug 1999

  Summer Associate

  Supported 3 senior research analysts covering 26 stocks in the semiconductor industry. Monitored semiconductor industry news and earnings calls on daily basis for inclusion into “Chip Shots” newsletter for institutional clients.* Prepared industry and company research reports for programmable logic device firms. Reported companies significantly outperformed the NASDAQ composite over the following two years.* Used FactSet and company 10-K reports to generate and maintain financial models for senior research analysts. Show less

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  Bowstreet, Inc.

  Mar 2000 - Apr 2001

  Industry Analyst

  * Analyzed competitive firm marketing strategies for emerging web services products using XML.* Implemented customer service system to reduce response time from several weeks to less than 24 hours.* Developed pricing model allowing Bowstreet to increase prices 100% without reducing demand for products.* Learned basic Java and HTML skills for financial computing and website development.

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  Bradley, Foster & Sargent, Inc.

  Mar 2002 - Apr 2003

  Research Analyst

  Performed quantitative and fundamental investment research for portfolios totaling over $500M. Reported key developments and investment recommendations to 6 portfolio managers on a daily and weekly basis.* Stock recommendations outperformed S&P 500 benchmark by 8% on a time-weighted basis.* Developed a quantitative valuation model using discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis and Reuters StockVal data to place near-term and long term price targets on all equities within investment universe of over 6,000 stocks.* Designed a performance attribution tool to clearly identify exposure by asset, sector, industry, and security. Show less

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  AMS Capital Management, Inc.

  Dec 2003 - May 2004

  Portfolio Manager

  Designed 25 model portfolios covering all account sizes and risk tolerances at this “pre-revenue” investment firm.* Implemented a Multi-factor Equity Ranking System™ (MERS™) for portfolio that returned 84% in 2003.* Developed a Tactical Asset Allocation System™ (TAAS™) to optimize weights for 10 risky asset classes.* Wrote complete business plan and acquired first outside customer within 1 month of operational readiness.

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  Spear Capital Management, Inc.

  Sept 2004 - May 2008

  Senior Portfolio Manager

  Responsible for quantitative investment research and disciplined portfolio rebalancing for all investment strategies.* Backtested Multi-factor Equity Ranking System™ that generated annualized returns of 44% over past 9 years. - Simulated performance placed strategy easily within top 1% of all domestic equity funds. - Developed transaction cost estimate based on ITG model to optimize rebalancing frequency.* Performance of managed accounts improved dramatically after inception of new strategy in 08/2005.* Implemented Tactical Asset Allocation System™ (TAAS™) that would have significantly outperformed the S&P 500 index on a risk-adjusted basis over the trailing 10-year period using simple automated input assumptions.* Built strong relationships while marketing investment decision-making process to current and perspective clients. * Equity selections outperformed S&P 500 benchmark by 21% during 2007 calendar year. Show less

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  Alpha Equity Management

  May 2008 - Mar 2009

  Equity Analyst

  Responsible for quantitative investment research at this established registered investment advisory firm. Products include hedge funds (long extension and market neutral) and mutual funds (130/30 variety) that select from domestic (Russell 3000), international (FTSE AW xUS), and REIT equity pools.* Developed systematic process for monthly updates to Northfield Information Services risk models.* Used FactSet platform to generate risk and return factor calculations for daily and monthly processes.* Performed daily optimizations for all unique hedge fund and mutual fund portfolios using Northfield.* Re-built domestic return model, resulting in portfolio excess returns of 9% (Last 18m through 2010-02-28). Show less

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  Quantitative Investment Insights, LLC

  Mar 2009 - Feb 2010

  Quantitative Analyst

  Responsible for quantitative investment research at this start-up registered investment advisory firm. Primary client is Alpha Equity Management, LLC. Managing Partner is a fellow CFA Charterholder.* Re-designed International return model, generating excess returns of 4% (Last 12m through 2010-02-28).* Re-built REIT return estimation models, resulting in excess returns of 10% (Last 6m through 2010-02-28).* Developed automated return factor backtesting tool using Excel, Visual Basic (VBA), and FactSet tools. - Rapidly examined individual factors and their historical contributions to return. - Generated correlation matrix between return factors to avoid multicollinearity. - Automation engine enables large-scale batch runs on generic VBA platform. Show less

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  Nanking Road Capital Management, LLC

  May 2010 - May 2011

  Director of Research

  Responsible for investment research at this registered investment advisory firm that manages a closed-end mutual fund (NYSE: TFC) which invests in Taiwanese equities with a large financial commitment to mainland China.* Developed multi-factor equity ranking system capable of generating significant alpha using Bloomberg FTST.* Designed discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis framework to provide timely buy/hold/sell recommendations.* Automated daily portfolio reporting using Excel Visual Basic (VBA) - reducing reporting time by 67%.* Streamlined monthly performance attribution process using custom groups in Bloomberg BBAT. Show less

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  Ski Blandford

  Dec 2011 - Mar 2012

  Alpine Coach

  Coached young athletes to improve their performance while enjoying the great sport of alpine skiing.

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  Edward Jones

  Nov 2012 - Jun 2014

  Financial Advisor

  Helping serious individual investors and small businesses pay for college and save for retirement.

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  Butternut Ski Area

  Dec 2012 - now

  Alpine Coach

  Level 3 PSIA Certified Alpine Coach generating loads of smiles while coaching students of all ages in efficient alpine technique. Solid teammate and clinician training incoming and experienced staff.

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  JQR Capital Management, LLC

  Oct 2014 - now

  Serving individual investors and business owners who want to accelerate their progress in saving for retirement and paying for college. Our highly-disciplined and time-tested process is well suited to investors who value taking calculated risks in reaching for their ambitious goals.* Organize your accounts* Gauge your risk* Plan your future* Allocate your assets* Select your securities* Report your performanceJQR Capital Management, LLC. Investment research transforming your future. (TM) Show less

  • Chief Investment Officer

    Oct 2014 - now

  • Chief Investment Officer

    Oct 2014 - Oct 2014