Remote Data Analyst & Spreadsheet Pro for AI Training

Mercor; Sydney; Remote; AUD 99,000 - 119,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking Data Analysts & Spreadsheet Specialists who own a MacBook to perform real data analysis and training data creation for AI models. This contract, remote role requests 10–20 hours per week and requires mastery of Excel, Numbers, or Google Sheets, plus strong communication.

Immediate start preferred, with 2–3 years of quant background and Mac/Apple Silicon or Intel Macs running macOS 15+. Preferred SQL, Python/R, Tableau, or Power BI experience.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience or current enrollment in a postgraduate program in a quantitative field.
• MacBook/Mac with Apple M-series or Intel, macOS 15+.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Numbers, and Google Sheets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete and narrate real data analysis and spreadsheet tasks to create high-quality training data for AI models.
• Use Excel, Numbers, and/or Google Sheets for pivot tables, lookups, charts, data cleaning, and financial/operational models.
• Benchmark and improve cutting-edge AI models.
• Provide clear explanations of your reasoning to enhance model outputs.
• Maintain a structured approach with flexibility and independent work.

Skills

Excel

Numbers

Google Sheets

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Postgraduate program in quantitative field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

SQL

Python/R

Job description

Mercor is seeking Data Analysts & Spreadsheet Specialists who own a MacBook to perform real data analysis and training data creation for AI models. This contract, remote role requests 10–20 hours per week and requires mastery of Excel, Numbers, or Google Sheets, plus strong communication.

Immediate start preferred, with 2–3 years of quant background and Mac/Apple Silicon or Intel Macs running macOS 15+. Preferred SQL, Python/R, Tableau, or Power BI experience.