Data Scientist Technical Lead

@ The Voleon Group

About Data Scientist Technical Lead

The Voleon Group is a technology company applying state-of-the-art AI and machine learning techniques to finance. For over a decade, they have been at the forefront of AI/ML in investment management, managing multibillion-dollar assets with ambitious growth plans.

Role Overview

As the Data Scientist Technical Lead, you will provide technical direction and manage a team of data scientists working on high-impact trading and research systems. You will guide the design, implementation, and evolution of analytical systems while mentoring the team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Technical Product Owners in Research and Engineering.
• Investigate production behaviors and design robust anomaly detection methods.
• Mentor junior and mid-level data scientists and oversee project architectures.
• Set standards for data quality, rigor, and reproducibility.
• Lead design, development, and deployment of analytical pipelines.
• Champion best practices in data governance, CI/CD, version control, and code reviews.
• Foster growth through onboarding and team development.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in a quantitative field.
• 3+ years managing data scientists with technical direction responsibilities.
• Strong fundamentals in statistical analysis, data preparation, and root cause investigation.
• Experience with SQL, Pandas, R, Airflow, and basic software skills.
• Excellent communication of complex findings to technical and executive stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in high-performance, production-aware data science teams.
• Exposure to financial markets and quantitative research environments.
• Experience with production monitoring systems and analytics platform development.
• 7+ years managing data scientists or multiple teams.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary ranges from $195,000 to $225,000. Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 20 days PTO, sick leave, and a 401(k) plan with company match. The "Friends of Voleon" candidate referral program is also available.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Voleon Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, and other protected attributes.

Key skills/competency

• AI
• Machine Learning
• Data Analysis
• Statistical Rigor
• SQL
• Python
• Leadership
• CI/CD
• Data Governance
• Financial Markets