Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The Voleon Group is a technology company that applies state-of-the-art AI and machine learning techniques to real-world problems in finance. They are seeking an experienced Project Manager, Legal & Tax to lead cross-functional initiatives related to tax planning, compliance, corporate structuring, and regulatory matters while overseeing outside tax counsel and ensuring alignment with the firm’s objectives.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end delivery of tax and legal projects, defining objectives, timelines, budgets, and success metrics
- Develop detailed project plans; establish clear ownership and prioritization; monitor progress and report status to senior stakeholders
- Manage outside tax counsel and other advisors, including scoping engagements, tracking deliverables, and monitoring spend against budget
- Document and improve legal and tax processes; design operating models for new structures, regulatory requirements, and compliance initiatives; identify opportunities for efficiency and risk reduction
- Communicate clearly with senior leadership, providing concise updates, sound recommendations, and managing change to ensure adoption of new processes
- Mentor junior team members or analysts supporting legal and tax workstreams
- Provide additional support to the broader Legal team on operational or strategic initiatives as needed
Skills
- 5+ years of relevant experience in project management
- Proven experience managing complex, cross-functional projects in fast-paced environments, including coordination with outside counsel
- Bachelor's degree required; JD, CPA, MBA, or other advanced degree a plus
- Authorization to work in the United States
- Exposure to the following is a plus, but not required: tax, legal operations, or related functions, ideally within a hedge fund, asset manager, law firm, or professional services environment
Benefits
- Offers Bonus
- Highly competitive compensation and benefits packages
- Technology talks by our experts
- A beautiful modern office
- Daily catered lunches
- $7,500 if your referred candidate is successfully hired and employed by The Voleon Group
Company Overview
The Voleon Group is a family of companies committed to the development & deployment of cutting-edge technologies in investment management. It was founded in 2008, and is headquartered in Berkeley, California, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://voleon.com/.