Ben Jacobs

Ben Jacobs is an Investment Analyst at Magnetar Financial LLC, based in New York, NY. In this role, he is responsible for conducting investment research, performing diligence, and supporting portfolio decision-making—primarily focusing on strategies within the firm’s multi-strategy hedge fund platform. While detailed information about his exact coverage is limited, Magnetar is known for its activity in event-driven, fixed income, and relative value strategies, suggesting his analytical work supports one or more of these core areas.

Previously, Ben was an Analyst at Verition Fund Management LLC, where he contributed to the fixed income and macro investment teams, and gained experience as a Fixed Income and Macro Summer Analyst at the same firm. This background indicates a strong grounding in macroeconomic trends and fixed income securities, likely informing his current sector expertise.

Ben holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Computer Science from Union College, providing him with strong quantitative and analytical skills. His experience across leading multi-strategy hedge funds positions him to contribute insights across diverse asset classes, with a notable focus on fixed income and macroeconomic strategies.