Operations Associate (University Hire)

The Voleon Group•Berkeley, CA

4d•$115,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Operations Associate Program is The Voleon Group's early-career rotational program: three six-month rotations across the firm's business functions, followed by permanent placement on a team, designed to develop the firm's next generation of leaders. We hire a small number of exceptional graduates each year and invest heavily in their development through substantive rotations, direct exposure to senior leadership, and a structured path to a permanent role. Associates learn how Voleon operates from day one and build a strong understanding of firm-specific context.

Requirements

Outstanding academic record from a rigorous undergraduate program.
Genuine curiosity about how a quantitative investment firm operates.
Demonstrated ambition and ownership: you have built, led, or fixed something and can articulate it.
Critical thinker who notices opportunities for improvement and acts on them.
Comfort turning ambiguity into structure to evaluate and solve problems.
Strong analytical and communication skills.
Capable of managing multiple work streams with high attention to detail.
Team player drawn toward a collaborative working environment.
Early-career candidates with strong academic records, including current Bachelor’s and Master’s students and recent graduates.
Authorization to work in the United States (visa sponsorship is not available for this role).

Nice To Haves

We accept strong candidates from any major or academic focus with no finance experience required.

Responsibilities

Complete three six-month rotations across the firm's business functions, including Client Service, HR, Fund Finance, Business Strategy, Legal, Compliance, and R&D teams such as Data Strategy and PMO.
Take on high-impact project work within each rotation.
Work directly with senior stakeholders, including getting regular exposure to the executive team on firm priorities.
Take on responsibilities that grow with demonstrated ability rather than tenure.
Contribute to the program itself through leadership opportunities, recruiting, and learning and development programming.