James P. Shanahan, Jr., managing director, is a member of the Global Fixed Income, Currency & Commodities (GFICC) group. Based in Cincinnati, Jim is the team leader and senior portfolio manager for the Cincinnati High Yield team and focuses on higher risk credits, including leveraged loans, distressed and special situations investments in high yield mandates. An employee since 1986, he held the same role at Banc One High Yield Partners, LLC and Pacholder Associates, Inc. He graduated from Xavier University and holds a J.D. from the University Of Cincinnati College Of Law.