MEET THE TEAM
The RIM BVI team and biographies:
James Maltin – Chief Investment Officer
james@rim-bvi.com
James has been managing capital for more than 20 years. He began his City career at HSBC Investment Bank, then spent a decade at Rathbones before establishing Ridgeway Investment Management in 2017 and more recently RIM BVI. James is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment and holds their Diploma in Investment Management. He is also an INSOL Fellow, demonstrating a deep understanding of international insolvency and enabling him to serve clients and stakeholders effectively. James has a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy and Theology from the University of Durham, a Masters degree in Finance from the London Business School, and is a graduate of the Value Investing program at Columbia Business School.
In a personal capacity, he serves as a Director of the Syncona Foundation and the DIDACT Foundation, both dedicated to eradicating cancer, and sits on the Investment Committee of the Institute of Cancer Research.
Alice Bains – Director
Alice is the Co-Head of Finance at GuarantCo, a development finance institution dedicated to enabling sustainable infrastructure development across Africa and Asia. GuarantCo provides local currency credit solutions that unlock the potential of domestic capital markets and contribute to closing the infrastructure financing gap in lower-income countries.
Prior to joining GuarantCo, Alice worked at PwC, where she led external assurance engagements for a diverse portfolio of clients, including leading not-for-profit organisations, higher education institutions, and large multinational listed companies. She is a Chartered Accountant and a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).
In addition to her professional role, Alice serves as a Trustee of the Cibus Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation that supports sustainable development by funding initiatives focused on environmental preservation, conservation, and protection.
Katie McSwiney – Operations Associate
katie@rim-bvi.com
Having worked in financial and legal services for over five years, Katie brings experience in operational support and investment compliance. Katie managed the office at Ridgeway Investment Management for three years prior to working on an investment compliance project for Morgan Stanley, where she investigated breaches of applicable laws, regulations and guidelines across EMEA. She is a member of the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment and is qualified in Combating Financial Crime. Katie also has a CertHE in Computer Science and is currently reading Law in her spare time.