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. 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.
*** Relocation and work visa eligibility for qualified candidates ***
Responsibilities
Develop a rich understanding of Voleon’s challenges and methodologies and propose research innovations and experiments to build, maintain and optimize the models that govern our investment strategy
Prepare and analyze new datasets to assess their predictive efficacy
Develop, validate, and implement new models into production
Design and conduct experiments to improve simulations and evaluate the success of new models in a live environment
Communicate and collaborate effectively with other Members of Research Staff and Software Engineers at each stage, driving progress towards tangible outcomes
Keep up to date on the latest academic research to identify novel approaches to explore for application to our domain
Requirements
Background in modern statistical methods and machine learning with a track record as an applied researcher
Evidence of strong mathematical abilities (e.g., publication record, graduate coursework, or competition placement)
Interest in software development techniques and willingness to write production level code (Python and/or R preferred)
Ability to solve large-scale computing problems
Eagerness to work in collaborative and diverse teams
Interest in financial applications is essential, but prior finance industry experience is not a pre-requisite
Ph.D. level coursework is required, and a Ph.D. degree in a relevant field is preferred
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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