Finance Professional
Mercor
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Job Description
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.
This contract position for a Finance Professional is remote, for a duration of 4+ months, and requires a commitment of 10–20 hours per week.
Role Responsibilities
- Author and refine finance-related prompts and expert-level responses across domains like valuation, risk, investment theory, and financial modeling.
- Review and edit AI-generated outputs for accuracy, clarity, and alignment with professional standards.
- Generate prompt variants to test model performance under different personas and instruction styles.
- Identify edge-case scenarios or question types likely to challenge current AI systems.
- Provide context-sensitive explanations suitable for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- Advanced degree in finance, economics, or accounting (e.g., PhD, MBA, or CFA charterholder).
- 3+ years of experience in investment analysis, corporate finance, financial consulting, or academia.
- Strong quantitative reasoning and financial writing skills.
Preferred
- Familiarity with LLM capabilities and limitations.
- Experience in curriculum design, financial reporting, or technical instruction.
Compensation & Legal
This is an independent contractor role, paid weekly via Stripe Connect, with compensation between $70–$80 per hour.
Application Process
The application process takes approximately 20–30 minutes to complete:
- Submit your resume.
- Complete a short form outlining your finance expertise.
- Mercor will follow up within a few days with next steps.
Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
Resources & Support
For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
Key skills/competency
- Financial Modeling
- Valuation
- Risk Management
- Investment Theory
- Financial Analysis
- Quantitative Reasoning
- AI Prompt Engineering
- Financial Writing
- LLM Understanding
- Curriculum Design
How to Get Hired at Mercor
- Research Mercor's mission: Understand their focus on connecting talent with AI research labs and their investor backing.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight advanced finance degrees, 3+ years in investment analysis, and AI/LLM familiarity.
- Showcase financial writing: Prepare examples of complex financial concepts explained clearly for diverse audiences.
- Prepare for AI interview: Familiarize yourself with Mercor's interview process and platform information.
- Emphasize quantitative skills: Demonstrate strong quantitative reasoning relevant to financial modeling and analysis.
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