Senior Member of Research Staff
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The Voleon GroupFinance, Investment Management
Remote, United StatesFull-TimeSenior
Salary not disclosed
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Job Details
- Experience
- 5-10+ years
- Required Skills
- PythonSoftware DevelopmentMachine LearningR
Requirements
- 5-10+ years of related experience directing key research projects and mentoring colleagues
- Capability to run multiple projects simultaneously, exercising judgment in the methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for determining results
- Ability to make well-reasoned design decisions, identifying and proactively potential issues, tradeoffs, risks, and the appropriate level of abstraction
- Proven success solving large-scale computing problems
- Expertise in modern statistical methods and machine learning with a track record as an applied researcher
- Evidence of strong mathematical abilities
- Strong skills in software development techniques and production level coding
- Python and/or R preferred
- Effective at communicating complex technical issues simply and transparently, including writing insightful documentation
- Ability to influence without requiring formal authority, with a proven track record of influence beyond your team
- Interest in financial applications is essential
- Ph.D. level coursework is required
- Ph.D. degree in a relevant field is preferred
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate strategic vision and perspective to oversee work that affects one or more complex systems and mission-critical areas
- Complete large scope, highly complex projects resulting in noteworthy improvements to product performance and risk management
- Develop a rich understanding of Voleon’s domain and methodologies
- 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
- Build collaborative relationships cross-functionally and with key contacts outside own area of expertise
- Communicate and collaborate effectively with key stakeholders at each stage
- Mentor other researchers and provide technical guidance, coaching, and feedback
- Keep up to date on the latest academic research to identify novel approaches
- Contribute to Voleon's efforts to recruit exceptional talent
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