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About
Sumit Roy is a seasoned investment professional who most recently served as Senior Portfolio Manager at Magnetar Capital in New York, NY, where he was responsible for managing multi-strategy portfolios with a focus on credit and fixed income investments. At Magnetar Capital, Roy's expertise spanned various asset classes, with particular emphasis on structured credit, fixed income arbitrage, and relative value trading strategies, leveraging both his analytical and risk management capabilities to drive performance.
Prior to his tenure at Magnetar Capital from 2012 onward, Roy held senior portfolio management roles at Mizuho Americas and was a Principal at JWM Partners, bringing deep experience across credit markets, derivatives, and alternative investments. His previous positions demonstrate a consistent track record of leadership in trading and risk management functions within major hedge funds and financial institutions.
Roy holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. His career has been marked by a rigorous approach to quantitative analysis and portfolio construction, as well as notable contributions to the evolution of credit and multi-asset investment strategies in the hedge fund industry. He is recognized for his ability to identify opportunities across complex, global credit markets and for developing innovative risk-adjusted return frameworks.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnetar Capital | Portfolio Manager | Jan 2012 to Present | — |
| Mizuho Americas | Portfolio Manager | Jul 2009 to Dec 2010 | — |
| JWM Partners | Principal | May 2005 to Dec 2008 | — |
| Citi | Managing Director | Jan 1998 to Jan 2005 | — |
| Salomon Brothers | Vice President and Managing Director | Jan 1992 to Jan 1997 | — |
| Deutsche Bank | Vice President, Interest Rate Derivatives | Jan 1987 to Jan 1992 | — |
Education
University of Pennsylvania
Master Of Business Administration, Finance
1985 — 1987
Bachelor Of Arts, Economics
1982 — 1986
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 | |
| Portfolio Manager | Evanston, IL , United States | |
M Michael Balkin | partner | Glencoe, IL , United States |
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