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The Voleon GroupTG

Technical Recruiter, Research & Data Science

The Voleon Group is a quantitative investment management firm that applies artificial intelligence and machine learning to its trading strategies.

The Voleon Group

Employee count: 201-500

Salary: 110k-175k USD

United States only
Voleon is a technology company that applies state-of-the-art AI and machine learning techniques to real-world problems in finance. For more than a decade, 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 a Technical Recruiter or Senior Technical Recruiter, you will support our efforts to recruit Research, Data Scientist, and related technical roles. You will be a full-cycle recruiting expert who excels at closing and candidate experience while sourcing a rich pipeline of candidates. You will be the primary interface for hiring managers as you develop pipelines of rarified talent and guide them through our rigorous process. This role is a means to make a difference: your efforts will help shape the future of our organization.

Responsibilities

  • Partner closely with Research, Data Science, and other hiring managers to support their growth efforts
  • Ensure we’re meeting our hiring goals and exceptionally high quality standards in a sustainable and diligent manner
  • Contribute to sourcing a rich pipeline of rarified technical talent
  • Manage the offer process and develop effective closing strategies
  • Own the candidate experience and make it a positive and memorable journey, even for candidates who do not join us
  • Maintain and improve a high-performance recruiting process tuned to delivering outstanding quality of hire in an efficient, organized manner
  • Develop and share institutional knowledge / insight around talent markets and effective recruiting practices and content for Voleon
  • Lead various projects to improve our recruiting efforts overall

Requirements

  • At least five years of talent acquisition experience with demonstrated expertise in sourcing and full-cycle recruitment of top technical talent
  • Experience recruiting AI/ML and Data Science talent preferred
  • Excellent client management skills with a history of developing customized, consultative relationships with a variety of stakeholders
  • Track record of making substantial contributions at the team level, including mentorship, process improvement, and contributions to institutional knowledge and recruiting content
  • Eagerness to work with diverse, highly talented teams
  • Bachelor’s degree (a plus)
  • Authorization to work in the United States
The base salary range for this position is $110,000 to $175,000 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 - $15,000 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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Salary: 110k-175k USD

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Through groundbreaking technology, we are revolutionizing investment management at The Voleon Group. Co-founded in 2007 by two leading scientists, Michael Kharitonov and Jon McAuliffe, our firm is built on a foundation of applying an academic approach to research with a strong emphasis on scalability and robust risk management. Our core mission is to solve large-scale financial prediction problems by leveraging the power of statistical machine learning. We are committed to the development and deployment of cutting-edge technologies, and our innovations in machine learning serve as the cornerstone for our success in applying rigorous data-driven techniques to the complexities of financial markets. Rather than relying on human intuition to discern market dynamics, Voleon employs sophisticated statistical algorithms capable of detecting persistent effects across vast quantities of data. This pioneering approach allows us to navigate and capitalize on market inefficiencies with a level of precision and speed previously unattainable.

Our team comprises some of the brightest minds in statistics, computer science, mathematics, and other quantitative disciplines, with many holding doctoral degrees from world-renowned institutions. This concentration of expertise fosters a culture of intellectual curiosity, continuous innovation, and a relentless pursuit of excellence in all aspects of our research and operations. We pride ourselves on cultivating a work environment that encourages creativity, teamwork, and open thinking. Located in Berkeley, California, near the prestigious University of California, Berkeley, our headquarters benefits from the vibrant intellectual and cultural surroundings. Voleon is dedicated to pushing the frontiers of AI and machine learning in finance, aiming to deliver exemplary performance and redefine what's possible in quantitative investment. Our commitment extends beyond just algorithms; it's about building a sustainable and scalable technological infrastructure that supports our advanced research and trading strategies, ensuring we remain at the forefront of the industry for years to come.

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