{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/voloridgeinvestmentmanagement/jobs/4328356009","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":4192694009,"location":{"name":"Jupiter, Florida"},"metadata":[{"id":4420230009,"name":"Abstract","value":null,"value_type":"long_text"},{"id":4520396009,"name":"Ranking","value":"1.0","value_type":"number"},{"id":4572104009,"name":"Thank You Message","value":"Thank you for your application to Voloridge Investment Management's 2027 Ascend Program. If you are selected for this event, your recruiter will be in touch with the next steps.","value_type":"long_text"}],"id":4328356009,"updated_at":"2026-10-23T10:29:59-04:00","requisition_id":"74","title":"Ascend Program 2027 ","company_name":"Voloridge Investment Management","first_published":"2026-07-24T13:01:16-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The Voloridge Ascend Program brings together a select group of early undergraduate and early-stage Ph.D. students to work closely with our researchers, engineers, and traders, gaining exposure to how we approach research, modeling, and system design in a trading environment. Through hands-on sessions and a collaborative simulation, you\u0026#39;ll explore how ideas from mathematics, physics, computer science, and related quantitative disciplines are applied to complex, evolving systems.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Admission is highly competitive, with only 20 participants selected for each cohort. Throughout the program, participants will hear directly from and receive hands-on mentorship from some of Voloridge\u0026#39;s most senior researchers and engineers. You\u0026#39;ll participate in technical sessions, collaborative problem-solving activities, and a team-based competition designed to challenge your analytical thinking and technical creativity while providing a firsthand look at how our teams approach difficult research problems.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;There’s no expectation of prior finance knowledge. We’re looking for students who enjoy thinking deeply, questioning assumptions, and building from first principles. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of what technical research looks like in practice, and how they might fit into it.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Program Dates:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;January 11-14, 2027\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Program Logistics:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Travel to and from the program will be arranged and fully covered by Voloridge.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hotel accommodations will be provided for the duration of the program.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Participants will receive a stipend for additional meals and incidental travel expenses during the program.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Eligibility:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;First and second-year undergraduate students, or early-stage Ph.D. students\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Pursuit of a degree in mathematics, physics, computer science, statistics, engineering, or a related quantitative discipline\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Demonstrated interest in solving challenging technical problems\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;One letter of recommendation from a professor or faculty advisor submitted with the application\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;This application will be open until October 31, 2026.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4062966009,"name":"Programs \u0026 Events","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4012425009,"name":"Voloridge Investment Management","location":"Jupiter, Florida, United States","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":null,"ai_opt_out_request_url":null}