Finance Expert (Investment Banking or Private Equity)

Hourly Contract | Remote | $150 per hour

1. Role Overview

Mercor is recruiting Investment Banking and Private Equity Experts based in the U.S., UK, Canada, Europe, Singapore, Dubai, or Australia for a research collaboration with a leading foundational AI lab. This role is ideal for finance professionals with real deal execution experience who are comfortable building financial models from scratch and applying deep capital markets expertise to structured AI training tasks.

This is a fully asynchronous, part-time contract where you can contribute on your own schedule and deliver highly realistic financial work products reflective of real on-desk execution.

2. Key Responsibilities

Build financial models from scratch, mirroring real-world on-desk work
Evaluate, refine, or structure financial data and modeling outputs for AI research
Identify assumptions, drivers, sensitivities, and valuation logic
Produce high-quality written outputs reflecting domain expertise
Work independently while adhering to structured task formats and timelines

3. Ideal Qualifications

2+ years of full-time experience at a top-tier investment bank or private equity firm
Demonstrated hands-on deal execution experience (academic experience does not qualify)
Ability to replicate real modeling work with rigor and precision
Exceptional communication, analytical reasoning, and financial modeling skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently

4. More About the Opportunity

Fully remote and asynchronous — work around your existing schedule
Expected commitment: 20+ hours per week
Contract duration: through end of January, with the possibility of extension
Strong performance increases eligibility for future high-paying projects with Mercor

5. Vetting & Qualification Process

Behavioral interview (~10 minutes) to discuss prior deal work
Technical assessment (< 30 minutes) evaluating financial expertise and modeling competence

6. Compensation & Contract

$150 per hour
Independent contractor engagement
Payments made via Stripe Connect

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