Jim Griffin

About Jim Griffin

I am the Managing Partner and Founder of Derivative Logic Inc, an independent advisory firm focused on interest rate, currency, and commodity risk.I help borrowers, investors, and institutions lower financing costs, reduce volatility, and make better capital decisions using derivatives, macro analysis, and data-driven strategy.I bring 25+ years of experience across structured products, risk advisory, and market execution, working with real estate sponsors, private equity, infrastructure, nonprofits, municipalities, Tribal enterprises, and financial institutions.What makes our platform different:• Unbiased hedge advisory. No balance sheet. No trading desk. No product incentives.• AI-enabled analytics to stress test rate paths, volatility, and hedge outcomes before capital is committed.• Scenario modeling that connects macro data, forward curves, and client cash flows in plain English.• Hedge structures designed around your objectives, not your lender’s templates.• Execution support that pressure-tests bank pricing and improves transparency.I am registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board, and serve as a registered municipal advisor, designated evaluation agent, and qualified independent representative.My work sits at the intersection of macroeconomics, volatility, derivatives, and applied AI. We use machine learning and automation to accelerate analysis, surface hidden pricing, and help clients move faster with more confidence.Simple goal: help you make smarter risk decisions when markets get loud.If you are evaluating an investment, financing, or hedge, I am always open to a direct conversation.

Experience

1. Managing Partner & Founder

   Derivative Logic Inc

   Oct 2013 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

   Founder of an independent debt and derivatives advisory firm specializing in interest rate, defeasance, currency, and commodity risk management. Advise corporates, private equity sponsors, real estate owners, financial institutions, asset managers, nonprofits, municipal issuers, infrastructure projects, FinTech firms, and tribal entities. Focus on hedging strategy, execution oversight, and balance sheet outcomes rather than product sales.

Education

• University of Arizona

  BSBA, Finance & Economics

• University of Southern California

  MBA

Skills

• Hedging
• Fx Options
• Trading
• Investment Banking
• Options
• Investments
• Wealth Management
• Capital Markets
• Treasury Management
• Precious Metals
• Currency
• Banking
• Risk Management
• Foreign Exchange
• Fixed Income
• Commodity Markets
• Credit
• Portfolio Management
• Hedge Funds
• Fasb
• Sales Management
• Equities
• Foreign Exchange (Fx) Options
• Corporate Finance
• Structuring
• Fx
• Derivatives
• Financial Structuring
• Bloomberg
• Structured Products
• Financial Risk
• Private Banking
• Investment Management
• Finance
• Electronic Trading
• Private Equity