Corporate IT Services Operations Lead

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.Voleon is looking for a Corporate IT Services operations Lead to join our Corporate IT Services (Corp-ITS) team and serve as the technical leader and primary coordination point for IT service delivery across the organization. This position combines hands-on operational and support expertise with strategic leadership, team mentorship, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure exceptional IT experiences for all employees.We're looking for an IT Services Lead to own the operational engine of our Corp-ITS team. This is fundamentally a service delivery leadership role: you'll drive the day-to-day rhythm of IT support — ticket triage and assignment, queue management, workflow design in JSM, SLA adherence, and customer satisfaction. You'll ensure internal customers get timely, clear communication, escalate effectively to Corp-IT Engineering (Corp-ITE), and continuously identify where manual processes should be automated or handed off. This role is the connective tissue between what users need and what Engineering builds.This role is expected to grow into a full people management position with direct reports. We're looking for someone who brings early or demonstrated people leadership experience and is ready to step into formal management as the team scales. Expect approximately 60% individual contributor / 40% leadership and coordination in the near term, with the balance shifting meaningfully toward people management over time.ResponsibilitiesProvide technical and operational leadership for the Corp-ITS team. Set service delivery standards, establish team norms, and mentor and coach team members toward growth and high performanceGrow into and exercise direct people management, including performance conversations, career development, hiring, and building a high-functioning team culture as the organization scalesServe as coordination point between Corp-ITS, Corp-ITE, Security, and business stakeholders. Translate business needs into operational requirements and ensure alignmentLead IT service delivery strategy including service desk operations, SLA management, incident response, and continuous improvement. Define metrics and track performanceLeverage AI tools to improve ticket triage accuracy, deflect common requests via self-service, and accelerate process improvementManage complex escalations and critical incidents as highest-level technical resource. Coordinate response and communicate statusPerform hands-on operational and support work including troubleshooting, platform administration, endpoint management, and infrastructure operationsProvide technical leadership by mentoring junior team members, serving as a primary escalation point, and driving the resolution of complex technical issuesLead cross-functional IT projects with Engineering including rollouts, upgrades, automation, and security implementationsOwn IT service delivery processes, documentation, and SLA. Drive improvements and automation. Maintain runbooks and SOPs. Foster collaboration and continuous learningBuild strong relationships across IT and the organization as trusted advisor. Facilitate communication and collaborationRequirements5-8+ years progressive IT experience spanning support, operations, and technical leadership. Breadth across multiple areas showing readiness for this multifaceted roleProven technical leadership including mentoring, setting direction, and influencing decisions. Formal management not required2+ years of direct people management experience, including performance management, career development, and building team cultureStrong technical foundation across IT service delivery (endpoint management, SaaS administration, identity/access, networking, infrastructure)Proficiency in automation and scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash). Understanding of infrastructure-as-code approachesHands-on ITIL experience — You've applied it to real service design, incident management, and continuous improvementJira Service Management (JSM) experience — you've built and operated workflows, not just used the tool as an end user. Experience with automation rules, SLA configuration, and reporting requiredExceptional stakeholder management and communication skills. Ability to influence without formal authorityExperience leading cross-functional projects from planning through delivery.Strong analytical and process improvement mindset. Experience with metrics, KPIs, and data-driven decisionsExperience supporting highly technical users (engineers, data scientists, researchers).Demonstrated use of AI tools (e.g., LLM-based triage, chatbot/self-service, workflow intelligence) to improve IT service deliveryPreferred QualificationsHands-on experience with IT metrics, KPIs, and service delivery reportingExperience coordinating and supporting distributed or hybrid teamsProven ability to adapt and execute during periods of organizational changeWorking knowledge of modern workplace technologies, including zero-trust, EDR, SaaS management, and DEX toolsRelevant IT certifications (ITIL 4, ACSP, Microsoft 365, Jamf, CompTIA, PMP/Agile, leadership)Experience in financial services or other regulated environments preferred“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 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 EmployerThe 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.Compensation Range: $135K - $165KLocationBerkeley, CAEmployment TypeFull timeLocation TypeHybridDepartmentITCompensation$135K – $165K • Offers BonusThe listed base salary range for this position is based upon 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.