J. Michael McClelland

Michael McClelland is an investment professional at Magnetar Capital since June 2019, specializing in structured credit, CLO equity, ABS, CDS, synthetic CDOs, and credit derivatives. Prior experience includes an internship as a quantitative investment analyst at Harbor Investment Advisory, where analytical skills were applied in evaluating manager performance and portfolio allocations. As an investment research analyst at Summer Financial and 401k Outcomes, Michael produced proprietary investment programs and strategies, contributing to significant asset analysis. Additionally, leadership experiences include serving as treasurer and appropriations chair for The Jefferson Literary and Debating Society and managing a team at Raven Capital Partners. Michael holds a Bachelor of Science in Commerce with a focus on quantitative finance from the UVA McIntire School of Commerce, complemented by a broader education in quantitative finance, history, and economics from the University of Virginia.