Project Manager, Fund Finance Job at Voleon, Berkeley, CA

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  • Voleon
  • Berkeley, CA

Job Description

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.  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.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager, Fund Finance to join the Fund Finance team, reporting directly to the Fund Finance Director. In this role, you will lead cross-functional initiatives within Fund Finance, including broker onboarding, fund and share class launches, and new instrument rollouts. You will collaborate with teams across the organization to support fund accounting, post-trade operations, financial reporting, and a variety of strategic projects. Additionally, you will work closely with both operational and technical teams to drive growth initiatives and help scale Voleon’s infrastructure. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact by shaping daily operations and contributing to the development of the firm’s financial systems and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end delivery of Fund Finance projects, defining objectives, timelines, and success metrics.
  • Develop detailed project plans and timelines, ensure clear ownership and prioritization of deliverables, monitor progress and report status to senior stakeholders
  • Identify and mitigate project risks; proactively resolve issues to keep projects on track
  • Partner with stakeholders across Finance, Operations, Technology, Legal/Compliance, and external providers to ensure alignment and execution.
  • Document and improve processes, design operating models for new products and launches, and identify opportunities for efficiency and risk reduction.
  • Communicate effectively with senior leadership, providing concise updates, recommendations, and managing change to ensure adoption of new processes.
  • Mentor junior team members or analysts involved in project workstreams, fostering professional growth
  • Assist with operational finance work from time to time, providing additional support to the broader Fund Finance team

Requirements

  • 8+ years of finance experience, ideally in a hedge fund, prime broker, or fund administrator
  • Proven experience managing complex, cross-functional projects such as fund launches and broker onboardings in fast-paced environments
  • Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including with legal, compliance, and executive leadership
  • Strategic thinker with a commercial mindset and a high level of business judgment
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or other advanced degree a plus
  • Authorization to work in the United States

The base salary range for this position is $120,000 to $160,000 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 if your referred candidate is successfully hired and employed by The Voleon Group, please use this formto 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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