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Research Intern (London)

CompanyThe Voleon Group
LocationLondon
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 16, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
You will work with a research team to develop predictive models and components for automated trading systems. This involves applying advanced statistical and machine learning techniques to large, high-dimensional datasets.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
528
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Founded in 2007 by two machine learning scientists, The Voleon Group is a quantitative hedge fund headquartered in Berkeley, CA. We are committed to solving large-scale financial prediction problems with statistical machine learning.  The Voleon Group combines an academic research culture with an emphasis on scalable architectures to deliver technology at the forefront of investment management. Many of our employees hold doctorates in statistics, computer science, and mathematics, among other quantitative disciplines.  Voleon's CEO holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Stanford and previously founded and led a successful technology startup. Our Chief Investment Officer and Head of Research is Statistics faculty at UC Berkeley, where he earned his Ph.D. Voleon prides itself on cultivating an office environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and open thinking. We are committed to excellence in all aspects of our research and operations, while maintaining a culture of intellectual curiosity and flexibility. 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.  
About the Role

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. 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 Research Intern, you will work directly with world-class machine learning scientists, statisticians, and technical innovators. You will be at the forefront of modern statistical machine learning innovation, applying novel research to large, high-dimensional data sets. This role is a means to make a difference: together with other Members of Research Staff, you will have an enduring impact on our field.

 

Responsibilities

  • Work on complex problems with a research team that has collectively published hundreds of academic articles in top-tier venues on machine learning, systems, and theory

  • Apply expertise in a technical field such as statistics, mathematics, computer science, engineering, or operations research, to challenging problems in a burgeoning technical field

  • Develop predictive models and other components of automated trading systems

  • Engage in work ranging from data preparation to model development to production software implementation

Requirements

  • Current graduate student in a quantitative discipline, expecting to attain a Ph.D. degree in December 2026, or anytime in 2027

  • Background in modern statistical methods and machine learning

  • Key contributions to multiple top tier publications

  • Programming experience and interest in software development techniques

  • Authorization to work in the United Kingdom

Interest in financial applications is essential, but experience in finance is not a primary factor in our hiring

 

“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 $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.

Key Skills
Artificial intelligenceMachine learningStatisticsMathematicsComputer scienceEngineeringOperations researchPredictive modelingAutomated trading systemsData preparationSoftware developmentStatistical methods
Categories
Science & ResearchTechnologyFinance & AccountingData & AnalyticsSoftware
Benefits
Competitive compensationTechnology talksModern officeDaily catered lunches