The Voleon Group

3 Jobs

324 Employees

About the Company

Founded in 2007 by two machine learning scientists, The Voleon Group is a quantitative hedge fund headquartered in Berkeley, CA. We are committed to solving large-scale financial prediction problems with statistical machine learning.

The Voleon Group combines an academic research culture with an emphasis on scalable architectures to deliver technology at the forefront of investment management. Many of our employees hold doctorates in statistics, computer science, and mathematics, among other quantitative disciplines.

Voleon's CEO holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Stanford and previously founded and led a successful technology startup. Our Chief Investment Officer and Head of Research is Statistics faculty at UC Berkeley, where he earned his Ph.D. Voleon prides itself on cultivating an office environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and open thinking. We are committed to excellence in all aspects of our research and operations, while maintaining a culture of intellectual curiosity and flexibility.

The Voleon Group is an Equal Opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation and identity, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other factors prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

Listed Jobs

Company Name: The Voleon Group
Job Title: Technical Manager, Business Process & Automation
Job Description: **Job Title:** Technical Manager, Business Process & Automation **Role Summary:** Provides technical and managerial leadership for a high‑performing engineering team focused on FinOps automation. Acts as product owner, defines vision and roadmap, and delivers integrated tools and data solutions that improve operational efficiency across finance operations. Collaborates with engineering leadership, IT, and business stakeholders to align technology delivery with firm objectives. **Expectations:** - Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers while maintaining high engagement and retention. - Own and execute a clear, achievable roadmap aligned with FinOps priorities. - Deliver high‑quality automation solutions quickly, balancing technical depth and business impact. - Communicate effectively with stakeholders to understand workflows, define requirements, and make trade‑offs. **Key Responsibilities:** - Manage day‑to‑day activities of the engineering team. - Attract, hire, and retain top engineering talent. - Set ambitious yet realistic goals and ensure reliable delivery. - Partner with FinOps and other stakeholders to develop roadmap and vision. - Mentor individual contributors and foster continuous skill development. - Design and implement integrations, APIs, and data platform solutions that simplify complex systems. - Collaborate with VP of Engineering, IT Vendor Manager, and Corporate IT to execute the team’s strategy. **Required Skills:** - ≥5 years software engineering experience. - ≥2 years people‑management experience with a proven record of hiring and developing engineers. - Proficiency in at least one modern language (e.g., Python, Go, R, C/C++). - Strong product engineering fundamentals and ability to translate customer challenges into technical solutions. - Deep familiarity with APIs, integration best practices, and data‑product development. - Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and decision‑making abilities. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.

Company Name: The Voleon Group
Job Title: Research Intern (London)
Job Description: Job title: Research Intern Role Summary: Collaborate with a world‑class research team in AI/ML to develop predictive models, data pipelines, and production tools for automated trading systems. Expectations: Graduate student in a quantitative discipline, on track for a Ph.D. by late 2026‑2027; strong statistical ML background; proven research record in top-tier journals; proficient in programming; legal right to work in the UK. Key Responsibilities: - Solve complex research problems alongside a team that publishes extensively in machine learning, systems, and theory. - Apply advanced statistics, mathematics, computer science, engineering, or operations research to high‑dimensional financial data. - Build, validate, and refine predictive models for automated trading. - Prepare data, develop models, and translate them into production‑ready software components. - Contribute to scholarly publications and internal technical presentations. Required Skills: - Expertise in modern statistical methods and machine learning (e.g., supervised/unsupervised learning, deep learning, Bayesian methods). - Hands‑on experience with Python, R, or equivalent; familiarity with NLP, reinforcement learning, or other cutting‑edge techniques preferred. - Strong programming practices: version control (Git), unit testing, and scalable code deployment. - Ability to analyze high‑dimensional datasets, feature engineering, and model evaluation. - Excellent written and oral communication for research dissemination. Required Education & Certifications: - Current graduate student (Masters or Ph.D.) in statistics, mathematics, computer science, engineering, or related quantitative field. - Expected completion of Ph.D. by December 2026 or any time in 2027. - Published at least two papers in peer‑reviewed, top‑tier conferences/journals. - Valid legal right to work in the United Kingdom.

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

Fresher

25-01-2026

Company Name: The Voleon Group
Job Title: Executive Assistant
Job Description: **Job Title:** Executive Assistant **Role Summary:** Provide high‑impact, proactive administrative support to senior leadership, primarily the Chief Commercial Officer, ensuring seamless day‑to‑day operations, efficient calendar and travel management, and effective coordination of meetings, events, and light project activities. **Expectations:** - Manage complex, high‑volume schedules and travel arrangements with precision. - Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in handling sensitive information. - Anticipate executive needs, streamline processes, and adapt quickly to changing priorities. - Deliver professional communication and responsive support to internal and external stakeholders. **Key Responsibilities:** - Serve as primary point of contact for the CCO, handling calendar, meeting logistics, and communications. - Coordinate domestic and international travel, expense reporting, and related documentation. - Plan and execute on‑site and virtual meetings/events, including logistics, materials, room setup, and catering. - Support light project management: track action items, follow‑ups, and status updates. - Collaborate with Executive Support team to provide cohesive leadership support. - Identify and implement process improvements for administrative efficiency. - Manage investor meeting materials and follow‑up actions in partnership with Commercial and Investor Relations. - Liaise with IT to address technology needs or issues. **Required Skills:** - 3+ years supporting senior executives (C‑suite), preferably in finance, investment, or technology. - Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with meticulous attention to detail. - Excellent written and verbal communication; professional demeanor. - Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and maintain strict confidentiality. - Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint; familiarity with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence) or other Agile project‑management platforms is a plus. - Flexibility to work a hybrid schedule (in‑office Tuesday‑Thursday and as needed). **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree preferred (not mandatory). - Authorization to work in the United States.

New york, United states

Hybrid

Junior

16-02-2026