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Full-Time

Operations Associate

University Hire, Rotational Program

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The Voleon Group

The Voleon Group

201-500 employees

Investment management using machine learning algorithms

Quantitative Finance
Fintech

Compensation Overview

$100kAnnually

+ Bonus + Benefits

Entry

Berkeley, CA, USA

Hybrid position based in Berkeley.

Category
Supply Chain Management
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Business Strategy
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • Authorization to work in the United States.
Responsibilities
  • Year One: Complete two six-month rotations within Voleon’s core finance and operations teams, owning key workstreams and supporting team initiatives. Sample first-year rotations include fund operations, client services, and regulatory compliance.
  • Year Two and beyond: Have the opportunity to permanently join one of Voleon’s finance and operations teams as a specialist or complete additional rotations on other teams. At this point, associates may work with additional teams beyond those offering Year One rotations, including: business strategy, human resources, recruiting, and technical program management.
  • Excel in the day-to-day responsibilities for your rotation, and become an expert in those areas.
  • Complete high-impact project work both as an individual contributor within your function and as a contributor to cross-functional initiatives.
  • Collaborate effectively on teams with other colleagues, including other Operations Associates.
  • Work closely with senior executives and receive personalized mentorship and coaching.
  • Become part of a fun and engaging group of fellow Operations Associates and share meaningful experiences with them.

Voleon focuses on investment management by utilizing machine learning to analyze financial market trends and identify patterns for investment decisions. The firm serves institutional clients, such as pension funds and endowments, and distinguishes itself by relying on data-driven algorithms rather than human intuition. Voleon's revenue model is based on managing client portfolios with performance-based fees, aligning its interests with those of its clients. With a strong emphasis on academic research, Voleon aims to stay at the forefront of financial prediction technology.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Berkeley, California

Founded

2007

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

3%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Working at Voleon offers the opportunity to be at the forefront of integrating machine learning with financial market analysis.
  • The firm's focus on continuous learning and academic research provides a stimulating environment for professional growth.
  • Voleon's performance-based fee structure can lead to significant financial rewards for employees if the firm's investment strategies succeed.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive nature of the financial markets sector means that Voleon must continuously innovate to maintain its edge.
  • Reliance on machine learning algorithms carries the risk of model failure or inaccuracies, which could lead to significant financial losses.

What makes The Voleon Group unique

  • Voleon leverages advanced machine learning algorithms to predict financial market trends, setting it apart from traditional investment firms that rely on human intuition.
  • The firm's strong emphasis on academic research and intellectual rigor ensures that it remains at the cutting edge of technological advancements in financial prediction.
  • Voleon's performance-based fee structure aligns its interests with those of its clients, incentivizing optimal investment returns.