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About
Josh Taylor is a Portfolio Manager at Magnetar Capital in Evanston, Illinois, where he is responsible for overseeing investment strategies and portfolio management across multiple asset classes. With over two decades of experience in asset management, he focuses on complex strategies within alternative investments, leveraging his expertise to drive returns for institutional investors.
Prior to joining Magnetar Capital in 2016, Josh served as Principal at Riley Creek Capital Management and held the role of Senior Managing Director at Black River Asset Management. Throughout his career, he has developed significant expertise in managing portfolios across credit, structured finance, and multi-strategy investing, with a particular emphasis on alternative and hedge fund strategies.
Josh holds a Bachelor of Science in Business from the University of Kansas. His notable achievements include successfully navigating volatile markets and delivering strong performance in diverse asset classes, underscoring his proficiency in risk management and investment innovation within the alternative investment sector.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnetar Capital | Portfolio Manager | Jan 2016 to Present | — |
| Riley Creek Capital Management | Principal | Aug 2011 to Dec 2015 | — |
| Black River Asset Management | Senior Managing Director | Jan 2002 to Jun 2011 | — |
Education
University of Kansas
BS, Business
1988 — 1992
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 | |
| Portfolio Manager | 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 | |
M Michael Balkin | partner | Glencoe, IL , United States |
| portfolio manager | New York, NY , United States |
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