Senior Strategy Consultant
Mercor · New York, NY
- Hybrid
- Part-time
- $120,000 / year
- New York, NY
Job highlights
- Consult on AI model performance for leading research labs.
- Develop rigorous consulting frameworks and annotation standards.
- Evaluate strategic reasoning and provide expert feedback.
- Requires 10+ years in top-tier management consulting.
- Remote contract role with flexible weekday hours.
About the role
Senior Strategy Consultant
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: Expert Professionals - Consulting
Type: Contract
Compensation: $90–$120/hour
Location: Remote
Role Responsibilities
- Guide research teams to close knowledge gaps and improve AI model performance in Management Consulting and Corporate Strategy topics.
- Create and maintain precise annotation standards tailored to consulting frameworks and problem-solving methodologies. Set the gold standard for quality and rigor.
- Develop guidelines and detailed rubrics/evaluation frameworks to assess strategic reasoning, case analysis, and advisory judgment across tasks.
- Evaluate consulting tasks and solutions and provide clear, written feedback.
- Collaborate with other subject matter experts to ensure consistency and accuracy in training data.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- 10+ years of dedicated professional experience in Management Consulting or Corporate Strategy at a recognized, top-tier firm.
- Demonstrable career progression (e.g., Analyst → Consultant → Engagement Manager or Partner-track equivalent).
- Deep expertise in a core consulting practice—strategy, operations, M&A, digital transformation, or financial advisory.
- Ability to engage reliably for at least 20 hours/week during weekdays.
- Verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving skills, and interpersonal skills.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Upload resume
- AI interview based on your resume
- Submit form
Resources & Support
For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
Key skills/competency
- Management Consulting
- Corporate Strategy
- AI Model Performance
- Annotation Standards
- Consulting Frameworks
- Problem-Solving
- Case Analysis
- Advisory Judgment
- Feedback Provision
- Subject Matter Expertise
Skills & topics
- Strategy Consultant
- Management Consulting
- Corporate Strategy
- AI
- Consulting
- Expert
- Remote
- Contract
- AI Research
- Talent
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight 10+ years in top-tier management consulting, focusing on strategy, operations, M&A, digital transformation, or financial advisory. Emphasize career progression.
- Prepare for AI interview: Understand that the initial interview is AI-driven based on your resume. Ensure your resume accurately reflects your consulting expertise and achievements.
- Demonstrate expertise: Be ready to showcase deep knowledge in core consulting practices and your ability to guide AI research teams.
- Be available: Confirm your ability to commit at least 20 hours per week during weekdays for this remote contract role.
- Review resources: Familiarize yourself with the interview process details at https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome before applying.
Technical preparation
Master consulting frameworks and problem-solving methods.,Develop clear annotation standards for AI training.,Create rubrics for assessing strategic reasoning.,Practice providing constructive, written feedback.
Behavioral questions
Demonstrate leadership in guiding research teams.,Showcase ability to set high-quality standards.,Provide examples of complex case analysis.,Illustrate collaborative work with experts.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the expected weekly time commitment for the Senior Strategy Consultant role at Mercor?
- The Senior Strategy Consultant role at Mercor requires a commitment of at least 20 hours per week, primarily during weekdays. This flexible contract arrangement allows for engagement around your existing schedule.
- What are the key qualifications for the Senior Strategy Consultant position at Mercor?
- Mercor seeks candidates with 10+ years of experience in Management Consulting or Corporate Strategy at a top-tier firm. Essential qualifications include demonstrable career progression, deep expertise in a core consulting practice, and strong communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
- How does Mercor ensure quality in its AI model training data for consulting tasks?
- Mercor employs Senior Strategy Consultants to create precise annotation standards, develop detailed rubrics, and evaluate consulting tasks. Collaboration among subject matter experts ensures consistency and accuracy in the training data, setting a gold standard for quality and rigor.
- What is the compensation for the Senior Strategy Consultant role at Mercor?
- The Senior Strategy Consultant position at Mercor offers a compensation of $90–$120 per hour. This is a contract role, providing a competitive rate for expert professionals.
- Can I apply for the Senior Strategy Consultant role if I don't have experience at a 'top-tier' firm?
- While Mercor specifically looks for experience at recognized, top-tier firms for this Senior Strategy Consultant role, it's always worth reviewing the detailed qualifications. Your specific experience and career progression within the consulting field will be assessed.
- What kind of support is available during the application process for Mercor jobs?
- Mercor provides resources and support for its application process. You can find details about the interview process and platform information at https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome. For any further assistance, you can reach out to support@mercor.com.
- How quickly does Mercor review applications for the Senior Strategy Consultant position?
- Mercor's team reviews applications daily. To be considered for the Senior Strategy Consultant opportunity, it is important to complete both the AI interview and the application submission steps promptly.