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# AI Specialist at Volition Capital

- **Company:** Volition Capital
- **Location:** Boston, MA
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-04-01
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/volition-capital/2633edc4-8059-46ee-a8cb-3e3407307e5d

## Job description

## About Volition Capital

Volition Capital is a leading global growth equity firm focused on investing in founder-owned businesses in software, internet, tech-enabled services, and consumer sectors. We partner with entrepreneurs to help build enduring, capital-efficient businesses, often at the inflection point of breakout growth.

With over $1.7 billion in assets under management, our selective, high-conviction approach allows us to work closely with every company we invest in. Our portfolio includes category-defining leaders such as Creatio (no-code workflow automation), Connatix (video monetization for publishers), Chewy (pet e-commerce), Assent (supply chain sustainability), US Mobile (telecom innovation), and Securonix (cybersecurity and SIEM).

Learn more at www.volitioncapital.com http://www.volitioncapital.com

The Opportunity

This is a rare, greenfield role. As our first dedicated AI Specialist, you won't be inheriting someone else's playbook, you'll be writing one. You'll own Volition's internal AI strategy end-to-end: identifying opportunities to automate and accelerate how we work, building the tools and infrastructure to make it happen, and ensuring everything we build is done responsibly and in close collaboration with our compliance team.

You'll sit at the intersection of technology and investment operations, working closely with partners, analysts, and cross-functional teams to understand the nuances of how a growth equity firm runs, and then reimagining how AI can make it better. If you're energized by building from scratch, thrive in a collaborative environment, and care deeply about doing things the right way, this role was made for you.

## What You'll Own

AI Product & Tool Development

- Lead the design, build, and iteration of internal AI-powered tools that drive efficiency across deal sourcing, portfolio monitoring, research, and firm operations
- Take ownership of and continue to develop Volition's existing suite of proprietary internal tools. Systems purpose-built for how we operate that represent a meaningful competitive advantage for the firm
- Identify high-impact automation opportunities across the firm and translate them into working products, not just prototypes
- Own the full product lifecycle: scoping, building, deploying, and continuously improving internal tools

Infrastructure & Deployment

- Build and maintain the technical infrastructure supporting all internal AI initiatives, ensuring systems are scalable, reliable, and secure
- Manage integrations across the firm's core platforms, including CRM and deal flow tools, data pipelines, and workflow systems
- Establish best practices for version control, monitoring, and performance of deployed AI systems

Compliance & Responsible AI

- Work hand-in-hand with our compliance team to understand regulatory requirements and firm-specific constraints
- Ensure that all tools and systems are built with data privacy, security, and governance at the forefront
- Develop internal frameworks and guidelines for the responsible use of AI across the firm

Stakeholder Partnership

- Serve as the internal subject matter expert on AI — educating and enabling the broader team to leverage new tools effectively
- Translate business needs from non-technical stakeholders into clear technical requirements
- Stay ahead of the curve on emerging AI capabilities and proactively bring relevant opportunities to the team

## What We're Looking For

We care more about what you've built and what you know than how many years you've been doing it. That said, the ideal candidate brings:

- Demonstrated, hands-on expertise with large language models and AI Agentic APIs (e.g., Anthropic Claude, OpenAI, Google Gemini). You've shipped real things using these tools, and you understand the nuances between enterprise deployments and raw API access
- Experience building and deploying AI-powered applications or internal tools in a production environment
- Proficiency with data pipelines and ETL processes — you know how to move, clean, and structure data to power intelligent systems
- Hands-on experience with CRM platforms; familiarity with Creatio or similar low-code/no-code CRM systems is a strong plus. Creatio is also a Volition portfolio company, so you'll have a unique, close relationship with the product and its team
- Comfort working across productivity and collaboration ecosystems, particularly Slack, SharePoint, and Notion
- Working knowledge of cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and how to architect secure, scalable systems
- Strong Python skills; comfort with modern AI/ML frameworks and tooling
- A natural communicator who can work effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues
- A genuine appreciation for the importance of compliance, data governance, and building things the right way in a regulated environment

Bonus if you have:

- Prior experience in financial services, venture capital, or private equity
- Familiarity with vector databases, RAG architectures, or agentic AI workflows
- Experience with prompt engineering and fine-tuning for domain-specific applications
- Knowledge of workflow automation tools
- Experience building integrations across SharePoint and third-party platforms via APIs or automation layers

## Why Volition

- Build something that matters. You'll have real ownership over a function that will shape how Volition operates for years to come — including stewarding proprietary tools that are core to how we work and compete.
- Work with great people. We're a tight-knit team that values collaboration, curiosity, and candor.
- Be at the frontier. AI is transforming financial services — you'll be on the leading edge of that shift inside a firm that genuinely wants to move fast and get it right.
- Boston-based, relationship-driven. We believe in the power of in-person collaboration and the relationships built through it.

Volition Capital is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

## About Volition Capital

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Volition Capital is a growth equity firm that invests in high-growth, founder-owned, capital-efficient technology businesses across the U.S. and Canada, providing strategic support and network access alongside growth capital.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Growth Equity Firm)
- **Headquarters**: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- **Founded**: 2010
- **Founders**: Larry Cheng (Co-Founder & Managing Partner), Sean Cantwell (Co-Founder & Managing Partner); also includes Rob Ketterson as Founding Partner

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: Venture Capital and Private Equity (Growth Equity) – focus on software, internet, information services, and tech-enabled services
- Target customers: Founder-owned, capital-efficient businesses with $5M–$50M in revenue seeking growth capital and strategic partnership (B2B, specifically high-growth tech companies)
- Mission or purpose statement: “Our product is not capital. It’s people. Therefore, we strive to make business human.” [volitioncapital.com](https://www.volitioncapital.com/company/)

## Products & Services
- **[Growth Capital Investment]**: Provides $5M to $50M investments in exchange for meaningful minority ownership stakes and a board position. Investment is tailored to each company’s stage and ambitions.
- **[Strategic & Operational Support]**: Hands-on partnership including strategic insight, network access (introductions to customers, partners, talent), and personal support for founders’ well-being. No single playbook – support is custom to each founder. [volitioncapital.com](https://www.volitioncapital.com/company/)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private firm)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of USD $12M (LinkedIn estimate) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/volition-capital)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not applicable – Volition Capital is itself an investor. Its portfolio includes 26 companies across the U.S. and Europe.
- **Growth Signals**: Named one of GrowthCap’s Top Growth Equity Firms of 2025; LinkedIn employee count of 48 (though -3.4% YoY); portfolio companies continue to hire through Volition’s network.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Business is Human culture**: Differentiates by focusing on people over capital, with transparency, honesty, and a no-pretension environment.
- **Selectivity & alignment**: Invests in a small number of companies, taking board seats and meaningful minority ownership to deeply align with founders.
- **Smart risk approach**: Balances aggression and conservatism, focusing on downside protection for founders while still pursuing ambitious growth.

## Strategic Focus
- Current priorities and direction for growth: Continue investing in founder-owned, capital-efficient tech companies in the $5M–$50M revenue range across the U.S. and Canada; expand portfolio selectively while deepening support for existing companies through network and strategic insight.

## Why Work Here
- Culture highlights: High employee rating (4.8/5.0 on LinkedIn), strong culture score (4.8), career development (4.7), and compensation (4.5). Core values: “Business is Human,” “Take Smart Risks,” “Think Inspired.” [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/volition-capital)
- Remote/hybrid/office policy: Not publicly specified, but HQ is in Boston with a presence in Colombia; likely in-office/hybrid given team size and office culture (catered lunches, team dinners).
- Notable perks or engineering culture: Comprehensive health insurance, 401k matching, flexible time off, career development resources, and a close-knit team culture with regular team events and catered lunches. Internship program for rising seniors. [volitioncapital.com](https://www.volitioncapital.com/careers/)

## Sources
1. [volitioncapital.com - Company page](https://www.volitioncapital.com/company/)
2. [volitioncapital.com - Careers page](https://www.volitioncapital.com/careers/)
3. [volitioncapital.com - Team page](https://www.volitioncapital.com/team/)
4. [LinkedIn - Volition Capital](https://www.linkedin.com/company/volition-capital)
5. [volitioncapital.com - Homepage](https://www.volitioncapital.com/)

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- [2027 Analyst](https://feeny.ai/job/2027-analyst-volition-capital-boston-9v88v9kcfxz9) — Boston, MA