The Voleon Group

6 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: Member of Research Staff
Job Description: **Job Title:** Member of Research Staff **Role Summary:** Conduct applied research in statistical machine learning to develop, validate, and productionize predictive models for financial market forecasting and portfolio optimization. Collaborate with research and engineering teams to translate cutting‑edge academic findings into live trading systems that manage billions of dollars in assets. **Expectations:** - Demonstrate deep expertise in modern statistical methods and machine learning. - Produce high‑impact research that directly improves investment strategies. - Write production‑quality code (Python and/or R) and handle large‑scale computing tasks. - Stay current with academic literature and propose novel experiments. - Communicate results clearly across interdisciplinary teams. **Key Responsibilities:** 1. Analyze and curate diverse financial datasets to evaluate predictive power. 2. Design, develop, and validate new machine‑learning models for market prediction. 3. Implement models in production environments and monitor performance in live trading. 4. Conduct experiments and simulations to assess model improvements. 5. Collaborate with software engineers and other researchers throughout the research‑to‑production pipeline. 6. Maintain awareness of latest academic advances and assess their applicability to financial problems. **Required Skills:** - Strong mathematical foundation (e.g., proven via publications, graduate coursework, or competition results). - Proficiency in Python and/or R; ability to write clean, production‑ready code. - Experience solving large‑scale computational problems (e.g., distributed computing, GPU/CPU optimization). - Excellent problem‑solving, analytical, and experimental design capabilities. - Effective teamwork and communication skills in a collaborative, diverse setting. - Genuine interest in financial applications of ML (finance experience not required). **Required Education & Certifications:** - Ph.D.‑level coursework required; Ph.D. degree in a relevant quantitative field (e.g., Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Physics) preferred. - No specific certifications mandated; evidence of research excellence (publications, conference presentations) is essential.

Berkeley, United states

Hybrid

08-09-2025

Company Name: The Voleon Group
Job Title: Chief Information Security Officer
Job Description: Job title: Chief Information Security Officer Role Summary: Lead and mature the organization’s information security strategy, ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability of all data assets. Partner with executive management to set acceptable risk levels and integrate security with business objectives. Build and grow a world‑class security organization. Expectations: Deliver measurable security outcomes on time and within budget; maintain high integrity and confidentiality; engage with investors and external auditors; drive a security‑first culture. Key Responsibilities: - Design, implement, and enforce security policies, processes, and procedures. - Lead incident response, threat modeling, threat hunting, and continuous threat monitoring. - Develop defense‑in‑depth architecture to protect trade secrets and critical IT assets. - Mentor and grow direct and indirect security staff; foster an innovative, high‑performance environment. - Define and track metrics, SLAs, and KPIs for security operations and projects. - Collaborate with engineering, research, finance, legal, and compliance teams to integrate security into the software development lifecycle. - Manage risk‑based security programs and evaluate emerging technologies. - Respond rapidly to security incidents, perform analysis, and implement mitigation. - Serve as the primary information security subject‑matter expert for internal stakeholders and external partners. Required Skills: - 10+ years of information security technology experience; 5+ years of management experience. - Proven leadership in software‑intensive environments protecting trade secrets or critical IP. - Track record of delivering projects on time and on budget. - Deep knowledge of risk‑based security program development, threat modeling, incident response, and security architecture. - Strong communication, judgment, and integrity. - Strategic thinker with ability to partner with senior technical leaders. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (advanced degree preferred). - Relevant security certifications (CISM, CISSP, CISA, or equivalent) strongly preferred.

Berkeley, United states

Hybrid

Senior

14-09-2025

Company Name: The Voleon Group
Job Title: Software Engineer, Business Process & Automation
Job Description: **Job Title** Software Engineer – Business Process & Automation **Role Summary** Develop and enhance core business processes through automation, integrating enterprise systems to support high‑stakes operations. Partner with cross‑functional stakeholders to identify improvement opportunities, design and deploy robust backend solutions, and mentor junior engineers. **Expectations** - Deliver reliable, compliant automation solutions that improve efficiency and reduce manual effort. - Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences. - Mentor and guide teammates, sharing best practices and fostering a collaborative culture. - Manage project timelines, progress reporting, and stakeholder expectations. **Key Responsibilities** - Identify, analyze, and automate high‑stakes business workflows. - Design and implement backend and/or full‑stack applications based on specifications. - Integrate multiple enterprise systems (e.g., data pipelines, databases, workflow engines). - Mentor junior engineers and evangelize engineering excellence. - Design high‑quality, maintainable systems that meet reliability and compliance requirements. - Collaborate with stakeholders and peers to solve ambiguous problems and define solutions. **Required Skills** - 2+ years of backend and/or full‑stack software engineering experience. - Strong verbal communication and stakeholder engagement abilities. - Proven experience designing, developing, and deploying backend applications. - Ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions. - Project management skills: setting realistic timelines, tracking progress, delivering commitments. - Collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for working in diverse teams. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline. - Authorization to work in Canada. **Preferred Qualifications** - Familiarity with modern deployment and build tools (Kubernetes, Bazel, Apache Airflow, etc.). - Experience building applications for non‑technical stakeholders.

Company Name: The Voleon Group
Job Title: Business Strategy Manager
Job Description: **Job Title**: Business Strategy Manager **Role Summary**: Lead high-priority strategic and operational projects to shape organizational growth, drive change, and evaluate new business opportunities. Collaborate cross-functionally to implement scalable solutions in investment management, technology, and organizational management. **Expectations**: - Execute strategic initiatives aligned with senior leadership goals. - Develop and communicate c-level alignment on organizational priorities. - Identify and assess new business opportunities (e.g., market entry, partnerships, acquisitions). - Pioneer process improvements and provide thought leadership on complex challenges. **Key Responsibilities**: - Lead end-to-end execution of strategic projects initiated by senior leadership. - Structure and prioritize goals, designing scalable solutions across investment, technology, and management. - Develop and deliver executive-level communications and strategic roadmaps. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute business plans and measure outcomes against targets. - Conduct market research, feasibility analysis, and ROI assessments for new opportunities. - Facilitate collaboration and transparency through stakeholder communication and knowledge sharing. **Required Skills**: - Experience in strategy roles (minimum 2 years). - Proven ability to work with executive management and create high-level communications. - Analytical and problem-solving skills for complex, precedent-free challenges. - Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication abilities. - Entrepreneurial mindset and comfort with ambiguity. **Required Education & Certifications**: - Bachelor’s degree in any discipline. - Authorization to work in the United States.

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