Role at Magnetar Financial
- Title on Schedule A
- Chief Executive Officer
- Control
- David Snyderman is a control person of Magnetar Financial.
- Ownership
- An individual ownership band is not available in the source record.
- Tenure
- David Snyderman has held the filed role since October 2022.
The firm
Form ADV filed 5 August 2026
Career on record
David Snyderman has been registered through Magnetar Financial since January 2026.
- Magnetar Asset Management LLCCurrent– present · 1 yearAustin, TX · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 285287
- Magnetar Financial LLCCurrent– present · 1 yearAustin, TX · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 136045
- Passed Series 7 and Series 55 · 1998
Registrations and exams
David Snyderman has a current investment-adviser registration in Texas and has passed 2 qualifying exams.
| State | Scope | Status | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | Investment adviser representative | Approved, resident | 22 January 2026 |
- Scope
- Investment adviser representative
- Status
- Approved, resident
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 55 | Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam | 8 September 1998 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 26 August 1998 |
- Name
- Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
Individual record
- Full name
- David Jay Snyderman
- CRD
- 3109977
- Registration status
- Investment adviser registration
- Office
- 500 West 2nd Street, Suite 2320, Austin, TX 78701
- Firm bio
- magnetar.com
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Background
Magnetar identifies David Snyderman as a managing partner and Global Head of Alternative Credit and Fixed Income. It says he joined the firm in 2005. Official firm biography
Education
- He earned a BA in Economics from Washington University.Official firm biography
Common questions
Where does David Snyderman work?
David Snyderman has been Chief Executive Officer of Magnetar Financial LLC since October 2022, and is a control person of the firm.
Is David Snyderman a financial advisor?
Yes. David Snyderman has a current investment-adviser registration in Texas, through Magnetar Financial since January 2026, as of 17 October 2026.
How many years of experience does David Snyderman have?
David Snyderman has worked in the financial industry for 0 years as of 17 October 2026, counted from 21 January 2026, across 2 adviser firms.
What exams has David Snyderman passed?
David Snyderman has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 7 and Series 55. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in August 1998.
Where is David Snyderman based?
David Snyderman’s registered office is in Austin, TX.
Leadership at Magnetar Financial
- Ross LaserPresident
- Lavonne HarrisCo-Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer, Funds
- Nathan RaschkeChief Financial Officer, Management Company
- Thomas SherwoodCo-Chief Operating Officer
- Hayley SteinChief Compliance Officer
- Karl WachterGeneral Counsel