Operations Associate – Rotational Program

Job Description

Operations Associate (University Hire) | The Voleon Group

The Tone:
This is an early-career rotational program at The Voleon Group, with hybrid work based in Berkeley, CA or New York, NY. Voleon is a technology company that applies state-of-the-art AI and machine learning to real-world problems in finance, leading its industry for nearly two decades and growing into a multibillion-dollar asset manager. The company fosters an enriching and collegial environment where colleagues include internationally recognized AI/ML experts and experienced finance professionals, with diverse backgrounds from various fields. This Operations Associate program is designed to develop the firm’s next generation of leaders, investing heavily in their growth through substantive rotations, direct exposure to senior leadership, and a structured path to a permanent role.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid – Berkeley, CA or New York, NY
• Pay: $115000 yearly
• Mission: To cultivate the firm’s future leaders by immersing exceptional graduates in a structured, rotational program that provides comprehensive exposure to Voleon’s diverse business functions.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Rotational Learning: Complete three distinct six-month rotations across critical firm business functions, specifically including Client Service, HR, Fund Finance, Business Strategy, Legal, Compliance, and R&D teams such as Data Strategy and PMO.
• Strategic Project Work: Undertake and execute high-impact project work assignments within each rotation, contributing directly to organizational goals and priorities.
• Executive Engagement: Gain direct exposure to senior stakeholders, including regular interaction with the executive team regarding overarching firm priorities and strategic initiatives.
• Responsibility Growth: Assume increasing responsibilities that are scaled and increased based on individual demonstrated ability and performance, rather than simply tenure.
• Program Development: Actively contribute to the Operations Associate program’s ongoing success through leadership opportunities, participation in recruiting efforts, and involvement in learning and development programming.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Early-career candidates, including current Bachelor’s and Master’s students and recent graduates, possessing an outstanding academic record from a rigorous undergraduate program in any major or academic focus. No finance experience is required.
• Experience: Demonstrated ambition and ownership, evidenced by personal initiative in building, leading, or improving something, coupled with a genuine curiosity about the operations of a quantitative investment firm.
• Skills: Strong analytical and communication skills, critical thinking capabilities to identify and act on opportunities for improvement, the ability to transform ambiguity into a structured approach for problem-solving, and capability in managing multiple work streams with high attention to detail.
• Teamwork: A collaborative team player who is drawn toward and thrives in a collegial working environment.
• Requirements: Authorization to work in the United States (visa sponsorship is not available for this role) and availability to begin the role in Summer 2027.