About the role
structured by ORIAbout 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 .
What you will do
- Conduct equity and macroeconomic research across sectors to support AI model training .
- Build and interpret financial models ( DCF , comps, scenario analysis) to enhance AI reasoning .
- Analyze earnings reports, filings, and market data for improved model outputs .
- Assist in generating investment theses and risk assessments to refine AI-generated outputs .
- Evaluate AI-generated outputs for financial accuracy and reasoning quality.
What they are looking for
- 1–3 years of experience in investment banking, equity research, or buy-side roles.
- Strong understanding of financial statements and valuation techniques.
- Proficiency in Excel ; familiarity with financial modeling.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- High attention to detail and analytical rigor.
Nice to have
- CFA Level I/II candidate.
- Exposure to public equities or asset management.
- Experience with data analysis tools ( Python , SQL ).
Full posting text
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: Junior Investment Analyst (Buy-Side)
Type: Contract
Compensation: $105/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10–20 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
Conduct equity and macroeconomic research across sectors to support AI model training .
Build and interpret financial models ( DCF , comps, scenario analysis) to enhance AI reasoning .
Analyze earnings reports, filings, and market data for improved model outputs .
Assist in generating investment theses and risk assessments to refine AI-generated outputs .
Evaluate AI-generated outputs for financial accuracy and reasoning quality.
Collaborate with senior experts to refine model outputs and datasets.
Qualifications
Must-Have
1–3 years of experience in investment banking, equity research, or buy-side roles.
Strong understanding of financial statements and valuation techniques.
Proficiency in Excel ; familiarity with financial modeling.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
High attention to detail and analytical rigor.
Preferred
CFA Level I/II candidate.
Exposure to public equities or asset management.
Experience with data analysis tools ( Python , SQL ).
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