Full-Time

Workday Financials Senior Analyst

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The Voleon Group

The Voleon Group

51-200 employees

Investment management using machine learning algorithms

Compensation Overview

$105k - $135k/yr

+ Bonus

Senior

Remote in USA + 1 more

More locations: Berkeley, CA, USA

This position is hybrid, requiring some in-office presence, but also allows for remote work.

Category
Cost Accounting
Financial Accounting
Financial Planning
Accounting
Requirements
  • 3+ years of experience working with Workday Financials, with hands-on expertise in configuring and managing multiple modules such as General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Procurement, and Financial Planning
  • Experience with Workday implementation projects, either as a client or implementation partner
  • Strong understanding of financial processes, accounting principles, and reporting requirements
  • Ability to ensure all operational transactions are captured accurately and interfaced timely while maintaining data integrity
  • Experience with Adaptive Planning
  • Ability to recommend Workday specific process improvements, innovative solutions, and ways to remain compliant with policy and regulatory requirements.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written & verbal
Responsibilities
  • Serve as a primary point of contact and subject matter expert during the Workday Financials implementation, collaborating with the implementation partner, project managers, and internal stakeholders
  • Assist with system setup, data migration, and integration testing for all relevant financial modules
  • Ensure the successful deployment of Workday Financials, including but not limited to General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Expenses, Procurement, Asset Management, and Financial Planning
  • Troubleshoot issues, providing expert level support, based on severity and impact. Resolve issues or identify vendor escalations as needed. Own issues until resolved
  • Work closely with internal partners (Finance, HR, Systems) to build and maintain Workday business process configurations and security
  • Administer and maintain user access and security roles within Workday Financials, ensuring appropriate access controls are in place
  • Participate in cross-functional project teams to maximize the Workday suite to provide an easy and efficient employee and manager experience
  • Analyze existing processes to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement. Implements or directs the implementation of such process improvements
  • Actively leads and works on multiple projects at a time. Possesses a clear understanding of the project benefits and risks, and clearly communicates to team members as well as stakeholders
  • Collaborate with business partners to configure business processes and routing rules, including unit testing, regression testing, and end to end testing of new functionality
  • Develop and maintain internal documentation related to Workday

Voleon uses machine learning to analyze financial market data and predict trends. By employing advanced statistical models, the firm identifies patterns that can guide investment decisions. Unlike traditional methods that depend on human judgment, Voleon's approach is based on data analysis through algorithms. The company primarily caters to institutional clients, such as pension funds and endowments, seeking to enhance their investment strategies. Voleon's proprietary algorithms are designed to adapt to market changes, and it operates on a performance-based fee model, aligning its success with that of its clients. With a team of experts in statistics and computer science, Voleon emphasizes rigorous research to maintain its edge in financial predictions.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Berkeley, California

Founded

2007

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased interest in ESG investing aligns with Voleon's data-driven approach.
  • Alternative data sources enhance predictive models for quantitative hedge funds like Voleon.
  • Cloud computing adoption enables Voleon to scale machine learning models efficiently.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from other quantitative hedge funds may erode Voleon's market share.
  • Technological advancements require costly updates to Voleon's proprietary algorithms.
  • Regulatory scrutiny on machine learning in finance could impose new compliance costs.

What makes The Voleon Group unique

  • Voleon uses machine learning to predict financial market trends, unlike traditional strategies.
  • The firm serves institutional clients, focusing on scalability and risk management.
  • Voleon's academic approach emphasizes intellectual rigor and continuous learning.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

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