Workman was previously an assistant investment manager at Rathbones, covering private client portfolios, court of protection funds and charity funds for Rathbone Investment Management.
He has also worked for energy industry adviser, Calash, and energy investment banking business, Simmons & Company.
Jackson said: “We are very pleased to welcome James to the unit trust team. James is a talented analyst with a passion for stock-picking. The addition of a dedicated analyst will enable a greater breadth of stock coverage at a time when quality research is especially crucial for small and mid-cap investors.”