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About
Clark Leger is a Portfolio Manager at Magnetar Capital, based in the Chicago area, with over a decade of experience in investment management and equity sales. In his current role at Magnetar Capital, he is responsible for overseeing event-driven investment strategies and portfolio construction, leveraging deep expertise in alternative asset management. His investment focus covers event-driven opportunities within the broader equity and credit markets.
Prior to becoming a Portfolio Manager in 2022, Clark spent nearly nine years as an Event-Driven Specialist at Magnetar Capital, developing specialized knowledge in merger arbitrage, special situations, and corporate actions. He also held a position in Institutional Equity Sales at Summer Street Research Partners, giving him a strong foundation in equity markets and client relationship management.
Clark holds a degree from Stonehill College and is recognized for his analytical rigor and strategic approach to investment management. His track record highlights a commitment to identifying and monetizing complex event-driven investment opportunities across multiple sectors.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnetar Capital | Portfolio Manager | Feb 2022 to Present | — |
| Magnetar Capital | Event-Driven Specialist | Jun 2013 to Feb 2022 | — |
| Summer Street Research Partners | Institutional Equity Sales | Aug 2011 to May 2013 | — |
Education
Stonehill College
Skills & Expertise
Others at Magnetar Financial LLC (22)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
A Andrew Favazza | Investment Professional | New York, NY , United States |
| Trader | Chicago, IL , United States | |
| Investment Analyst | Chicago, IL , United States | |
| Head Of Research and Investment Suveillance | Wilmette, IL , United States | |
| Partner | Chicago, IL , United States | |
F Fan Zhang | Quantitative Analyst | Evanston, IL , United States |
| Quantitative Analyst | Chicago, IL , United States | |
| Portfolio Manager | Evanston, IL , United States | |
M Michael Balkin | partner | Glencoe, IL , United States |
| portfolio manager | New York, NY , United States |
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