Operations Associate - University Hire (Rotational Program) Job at The Voleon Group, Berkeley, CA

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  • The Voleon Group
  • Berkeley, CA

Job Description

Voleon is a technology company that applies state-of-the-art AI and machine learning techniques to real-world problems in finance. For nearly two decades, we have led our industry and worked at the frontier of applying AI/ML to investment management. We have become a multibillion-dollar asset manager, and we have ambitious goals for the future.

Your colleagues will include internationally recognized experts in artificial intelligence and machine learning research as well as highly experienced finance and technology professionals. The people who shape our company come from other backgrounds, including concert music performances, humanitarian aid, opera singing, sports writing, and BMX racing. You will be part of a team that loves to succeed together.

In addition to our enriching and collegial working environment, we offer highly competitive compensation and benefits packages, technology talks by our experts, a beautiful modern office, daily catered lunches, and more.

As an Operations Associate, you will work closely with the most senior managers and executives at our organization. Your work will make deeply impactful and lasting contributions. As part of a rotational program, you will gain broad exposure, experience, and training that are unparalleled for recent grads. This role is a means to make a difference: You will start making important contributions on day one, and you will develop a highly coveted skill set.

Please note that this is not a position for candidates seeking to become investment professionals/analysts, and it is not a position for candidates seeking to become traders.

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 reporting, human resources, legal, 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, 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.

Ideal Profile

  • Intellectually curious explorer interested in learning about a broad variety of business challenges
  • Organized executor capable of independently managing multiple workstreams on schedule with high attention to detail
  • Analytical thinker who takes a structured approach to evaluating and solving problems
  • Critical thinker who notices opportunities for improvement
  • Team player drawn toward a collaborative working environment

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Authorization to work in the United States

The base salary for this position is $100,000 in the location(s) of this posting. Individual salaries are determined through a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. Base salary does not include other forms of total compensation such as bonus compensation and other benefits. Our benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage, life and AD&D insurance, 20 days of paid time off, 9 sick days, and a 401(k) plan with a company match.

“Friends of Voleon” Candidate Referral Program

If you have a great candidate in mind for this role and would like to have the potential to earn $7,500 if your referred candidate is successfully hired and employed by The Voleon Group, please use this form to submit your referral. For more details regarding eligibility, terms and conditions please make sure to review the Voleon Referral Bonus Program .

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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