Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate financial outputs produced by AI systems for quality and accuracy
- Calibrate AI decision-making processes in tasks such as valuation or modeling
- Simulate and audit pitch deck workflows, comps analysis, and due diligence
- Provide domain-specific feedback on AI-generated investment documents
- Collaborate asynchronously with product and AI teams to improve systems
Ideal Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in finance, ideally at top-tier firms. This could include experience in investment banking (e.g., Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley), private equity (e.g., Blackstone, KKR, Carlyle), equity research (e.g., JPMorgan Research, Evercore ISI, Fidelity Investments), or asset management (e.g., BlackRock, Vanguard, PIMCO).
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related quantitative field. A Master's degree (e.g., MBA, Master of Finance) or relevant certifications (e.g., CFA) are a plus.
- Strong proficiency in financial analysis and valuation techniques. This includes expertise in financial modeling (DCF, LBO, merger models), comparable company analysis (Comps), precedent transactions, and various valuation methodologies.
- Solid understanding of capital markets, investment strategies, and transaction processes. Familiarity with M&A deal cycles, public market dynamics, portfolio management principles, and investment research methodologies is highly valued.
- Excellent analytical, critical thinking, writing, and presentation skills. The ability to distill complex financial information into clear, concise, and compelling analyses and presentations is crucial across all these fields.
Project Timeline
- Start Date: Immediate
- Duration: 1-2 months
- Commitment: Part-time, ~20 hours/week
- Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous - flexible working hours
Compensation & Contract
- The hourly rate for the role is competitive and based on experience ($90-120 USD/hr)
- Top performers on the project receive a weekly bonus based incentive in the range of $20-$100/hr on top of their payrate.
- Status: Independent Contractor
- Payment: Weekly via Stripe Connect
Application & Onboarding Process
- Submit Resume & Application Form by copying and pasting the link into your browser: https://work.mercor.com/jobs/list_AAABmLGBqCwC6G9axHVAGJYm?referralCode=9df2a9e1-2f06-11ef-ae42-42010a400fc4&utm_source=referral&utm_medium=share&utm_campaign=job_referral
- AI Interview A short, 15-minute conversational session designed to get to know your professional background, experience, and motivations. (If an AI interview, meaning the interviewer is not HUMAN makes you uncomfortable then refrain from applying).
- Work trial A paid, 3 hour task-based assessment that evaluates your ability to interpret project guidelines.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $90.00 - $120.00 per hour
Expected hours: 1 – 20 per week
Work Location: Remote