James Porter
Associate
James joined Charlesbank in 2025 from Bain & Company, where he was a Senior Associate Consultant focused on private equity due diligence. He also worked at Lightswitch, a venture-backed start-up, as Chief of Staff.
Education & Credentials
The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania – BS in Economics
Personal
Raised in Connecticut, James now lives in Boston’s South End. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with family, cooking and exploring the outdoors.