Investor Relations Analyst

About Magnetar Magnetar [ a leading global alternative asset manager with ~$17B AUM as of April 1, 2026. We are based in Evanston, IL—just north of Chicago and easily accessible by the “L”—with additional offices in New York, London, Menlo Park, CA, and Austin, TX. Grounded in two decades of investing experience, we aim to generate consistent performance for our investors by identifying differentiated investment opportunities and building scalable businesses across our core strategies: Alternative Credit and Fixed Income, Quantitative Investing, and Venture. Magnetar employees are among the best in the business at what they do. Our employees thrive on intellectual curiosity, collaboration and identifying creative solutions to complex problems. Our team is made up of highly skilled, passionate professionals who care deeply about delivering results for our investors, our firm and one another. We are proud to foster an inclusive, welcoming environment that empowers each employee to succeed. At Magnetar, our commitment to our employees matches our dedication to our work. We offer top-tier benefits including comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance, a 401k match, competitive paid time off, wellness programs, daily lunches, and professional development through Magnetar University. We are also passionate about giving back, supporting financial education and community engagement through our Foundation and various volunteer initiatives. We hope you’ll consider joining us as you explore a career at Magnetar! Position Overview Magnetar is seeking a driven, intellectually curious Investor Relations/Business Development Analyst to join our team in our Evanston or New York office. This individual will work closely with senior Business Development professionals to support the full scope of the Firm's investor relations and fundraising efforts — including marketing materials, investor communications, operational due diligence, and targeted prospecting campaigns. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated self-starter with a genuine passion for finance and client relationships, who thrives in a fast-paced, intellectually demanding environment and is eager to leverage emerging technology and AI tools to drive efficiency and impact. Responsibilities As an integral member of the Business Development team at Magnetar, the Analyst will be responsible for the following: * Helping to create and update marketing materials, including presentations, tear sheets, and DDQs * Creating presentations for investor meetings, diligence and reporting purposes * Supporting marketing roadshows and discrete fundraising campaigns, including coordination of meetings and providing requested materials * Supporting and helping to coordinate investor Operational Due Diligence meetings * Completing follow-up items from both investor and internal meetings, including any investor questionnaires and portfolio data requests * Assisting in servicing existing investors and helping to build relationships with key junior members of investor’s staff * Leveraging AI and data tools to extract actionable insights from market intelligence, and partnering with Senior team members to design targeted investor prospecting and campaign strategies

• Monitoring and delivering on relevant investor reporting obligations
• Managing cross-functional projects and workstreams across the IRBD team,

including tracking deliverables, timelines, and stakeholder follow-ups * Identifying opportunities to create efficiencies in standard IRBD processes through the use of AI tools and automation Qualifications * Undergraduate degree in Finance or Economics (or a closely related business degree) with strong academic performance record * 1-3 years of total work experience in the financial services industry with a preference for experience in an Investment Banking seat or Investor Relations role with an asset manager, preferably in alternatives (such as a hedge fund, fund of fund or private equity firm)

• Exposure to working with institutional clients and investors a plus
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong analytical ability
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
• Intellectually curious with a willingness to experiment with emerging

technology and apply new tools to solve business problems * Positive attitude with willingness to contribute however and wherever possible * Exceptional interpersonal skills, maturity and self-confidence to represent Magnetar both internally and externally * A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes initiative to identify problems and build solutions, and proactively seeks ways to improve team processes and efficiency * A strong sense of ownership, obligation, and personal accountability The annual base salary range for this position is $80,000 to $120,000 USD. The actual base salary will depend upon the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, business needs and market. This role may be eligible for a discretionary bonus and if awarded is based on a variety of factors including firm and individual performance. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. AI Disclaimer Magnetar uses AI tools such as Claude, an AI assistant developed by Anthropic, to support certain recruiting and talent acquisition activities, such as tracking candidates’ status in the recruiting process, interviewer preparation, and interviewer feedback consolidation. These tools may facilitate recruiting and hiring-related processes. Information processed may include application materials, resumes, interview notes, interviewer feedback, candidate status information, and related communications. Magnetar uses an enterprise version of Claude that operates in a closed-loop environment and does not permit information processed by the system to be publicly available. The AI tool currently used for these purposes is Claude, an AI assistant developed by Anthropic. Magnetar uses AI for the following types of positions: exempt positions. Hiring decisions are made by authorized Magnetar personnel. No AI tool makes or determines any employment decision. AI-generated output is used only as a support tool and is subject to human review. Magnetar does not rely solely on AI-generated output, including any score, tag, classification, ranking, recommendation, or similar output, with no other factors considered. Magnetar also does not use any such output as one of a set of criteria where the AI-generated output is weighted more than any other criterion, or to overrule conclusions derived from other factors, including human decision-making. Magnetar will not use artificial intelligence with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion, renewal of employment, selection for training or apprenticeship, discharge, discipline, tenure, or the terms, privileges, or conditions of employment in a manner that has the effect of subjecting employees or applicants to discrimination on the basis of protected classes under the Illinois Human Rights Act or any other appliable law, or use zip codes as a proxy for protected characteristics. Fraudulent Job Alert Magnetar is aware of fraudulent job post schemes, such as phishing emails, that invite candidates to apply and interview for positions at Magnetar. We take this matter very seriously. Please be aware that Magnetar does not send unprompted emails soliciting applications or offering interviews. If you have applied for a position at Magnetar through our Careers Page, any follow up communication will come from “@magnetar.com”. Any emails from accounts that do not end in “@magnetar.com” are fraudulent. Suspicious messages can be reported to Magnetar at View email address on click.appcast.io [View email address on click.appcast.io].