Magnetar

Magnetar is a prominent alternative asset management firm founded in 2005, with offices in Evanston, Illinois, New York, and London. The company manages over $22 billion in assets and employs around 208 people globally. Magnetar focuses on bridging various investment styles, including quantitative and qualitative approaches, as well as short and long duration investments. Its culture emphasizes insight, integrity, and passion, fostering a collaborative environment aimed at delivering positive outcomes for investors. The firm operates through three main business segments: Alternative Credit & Fixed Income, which invests in diverse credit strategies; Systematic Investing, which employs rules-based strategies to capture returns; and Magnetar Ventures, which partners with early- to growth-stage companies to drive economic growth. Magnetar is dedicated to innovating investment structures and managing risks to achieve consistent results. Additionally, the firm is committed to philanthropy, ensuring high school students have access to quality financial education.

Financial Services Evanston, United States Founded 2005 ~212 employees

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Employees
212
+3.9% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$542K
Revenue ~$115M
Total funding
$235M
Last round Aug 2024
12-month attrition
28.8%
Tech: 22.9%
H1B filings, FY2026
2
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
2
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Magnetar went from 205 employees in Jul 2023 to 212 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 56 people joined, 6 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other109
Operations36
Finance32
Engineering20
Sales6
HR4
Success3
Product1

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Salaries at Magnetar

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6 salary profiles in the US

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Consulting3
Finance2
Engineering1
Operations1

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 2 filings.

Funding

  • Aug 2024 ยท $235M

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Magnetar FAQ

How many employees does Magnetar have?

Magnetar has about 212 employees, up 3.9% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does Magnetar sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Magnetar filed 2 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Consulting roles.

What is Magnetar's revenue per employee?

Magnetar makes about $542K in revenue per employee, based on $114.9M annual revenue and 212 employees.

How much does Magnetar pay?

6figr has 6 salary profiles for Magnetar in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Magnetar salaries page. See Magnetar salaries

How much funding has Magnetar raised?

Magnetar has raised $235M in total funding.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.