Voleon is a technology company that applies state-of-the-art 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 machine learning to investment management. We have become a multi-billion-dollar asset manager, and we have ambitious goals for the future.

Your colleagues will include internationally recognized experts in machine learning research as well as highly experienced finance and technology professionals. You will be working with strategies that are at the forefront of machine learning and statistical arbitrage. The strategies have been carefully designed to generate non-correlated returns. Our firm and its strategies are the product of many years of meticulous research and craftsmanship, and you will lead the way in stewarding them for the future.

In addition to our enriching and collegial working environment, we offer highly competitive compensation and benefits packages, unparalleled access to our experts and founders, plus a collaborative and collegial work environment.

As an FX trader, you will supervise our systematic trading program in the FX market. You will assist in building scalable trading operations from scratch and directly interact with trading counterparties. The collaboration amongst the team will enable you to become an expert in market microstructure and trading operations. Under mentorship from senior traders, you will build analytics and automation to improve the team’s workflow

Responsibilities

Monitor high-volume execution algorithms and portfolio risk
Track real-time market developments
Interface with external brokers and trading counterparties
Build process and technology to prevent errors or outages while increasing team capacity
Work global market hours for a portion of every year on a rotational basis
Monitor high-volume execution algorithms and portfolio risk
Track real-time market developments
Interface with external brokers and trading counterparties
Build process and technology to prevent errors or outages while increasing team capacity
Work global market hours for a portion of every year on a rotational basis

Requirements

A passion for markets
Exposure to a programming language like Python or R on a Unix-like OS
A skillset in data analysis and visualization
Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline
Attention to detail and clarity of thought
Authorization to work in the UK

“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 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](https://www.voleon.com/wp- content/uploads/2021/01/Voleon-Referral-Bonus-Program-2021.pdf).

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.

Vaccination Requirement

The Voleon Group has implemented a policy requiring all employees who will be entering our worksite, including new hires, to be fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine. This policy also applies to remote employees, as such employees will be asked to visit our offices from time to time. To the extent permitted by applicable law, proof of vaccination will be required as a condition of employment. This policy is part of Voleon’s ongoing efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of our employees and community, and to support public health efforts.

FX Trader, Systematic Strategies