Financial Analyst - Fully Remote

Mercor; Montreal; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading AI consultancy is seeking a Finance Professional to work as an independent contractor on a part-time basis. The role involves evaluating AI-generated financial outputs, calibrating decision-making processes, and collaborating with AI teams. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in finance or a related field and at least 2 years of relevant experience. This position offers competitive compensation and fully remote work.

Benefits

Competitive hourly compensation

Bonus incentives

Flexible schedule

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in finance, ideally in FP&A or related roles.
• Solid understanding of corporate financial planning processes.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate financial outputs produced by AI systems for quality and accuracy.
• Calibrate AI decision-making processes in forecasting models.
• Simulate and audit budgeting workflows and variance analyses.

Skills

Financial analysis

Modeling techniques

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

Job description

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.

Role Overview

• Position: Finance Professional – Independent Contractor, Remote
• Commitment: Part-time, ~20 hours/week
• Duration: 1–2 months
• Join a collaboration with a top AI research lab. Contribute to developing AI systems for financial workflows.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate financial outputs produced by AI systems for quality and accuracy
• Calibrate AI decision-making processes in forecasting models and scenario analysis
• Simulate and audit budgeting workflows and variance analyses
• Provide domain-specific feedback on AI-generated financial plans
• Collaborate asynchronously with product and AI teams to improve system performance

Qualifications

• Must-Have Qualifications
• 2+ years of experience in finance, ideally in FP&A or related roles
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• Strong proficiency in financial analysis and modeling techniques
• Solid understanding of corporate financial planning processes
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills

• Preferred Qualifications
• Advanced degrees (e.g., MBA) or relevant certifications (e.g., CMA, CPA)

Engagement Details

• Start Date: Immediate
• Compensation: $80–$100 USD/hr, with bonus incentives
• Contract Type: Independent contractor
• Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous
• Payment: Daily via Stripe Connect

Application Process

• Upload resume and application form
• AI interview: 15-minute session on professional background
• Work trial: Paid, 3-hour task-based assessment

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