Finance Data Analyst
@ Mercor

Hybrid
$200,000
Hybrid
Full Time
Posted 4 days ago

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About The Job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position: Finance Data Analyst

This role is a full-time position with a competitive compensation ranging from $90,000 to $200,000 per year. You can work on-site in Palo Alto, CA or remotely, committing 40 hours per week.

Role Responsibilities

  • Utilize proprietary software to label and annotate financial data.
  • Deliver accurate, high-quality datasets for AI training in finance.
  • Enhance annotation tools designed for sell-side finance data.
  • Identify, analyze, and resolve complex sell-side finance issues.
  • Interpret evolving instructions with professional judgment.
  • Contribute insights to improve data quality standards and model reliability.

Qualifications

Must-Have: Experience in sell-side finance roles, strong English communication, analytical and organizational skills, independent judgment, and enthusiasm for applying AI in finance.

Preferred: Advanced finance certifications (Series 7, Series 63, CFA, FRM), mentoring experience, familiarity with AI workflows, and comfort recording short audio/video materials.

Compensation & Legal

Competitive pay based on experience and location. U.S.-based compensation ranges from $90,000 to $200,000 annually with international packages available. Eligible employees may have access to medical benefits.

Application Process

  • Submit your resume.
  • Complete a 20-minute experience interview.
  • Participate in a 15-minute phone interview.
  • Undergo a technical deep dive and take-home challenge.
  • Meet the broader team for a final discussion.

Resources & Support

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Key skills/competency

  • Finance
  • Data Analysis
  • Annotation
  • AI
  • Sell-side
  • Trading
  • Compliance
  • Problem-solving
  • Analytical
  • Communication

How to Get Hired at Mercor

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight sell-side finance and AI skills.
  • Network with Mercor: Connect on LinkedIn for insights.
  • Prepare detailed examples: Demonstrate annotation tool use.
  • Practice technical interviews: Be ready for data challenges.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review proprietary data labeling software.
Study sell-side finance data standards.
Practice annotation tool enhancements.
Analyze complex financial problems.

Behavioral Questions

Describe independent problem solving in finance.
Detail a challenge in data annotation.
Explain adapting to evolving instructions.
Share teamwork experience in high-pressure finance.

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