Financial Markets Research Analyst

Mercor; Remote; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading AI talent firm is seeking an Economist to collaborate with researchers on AI-related economic tasks. This role requires an advanced degree or strong background in economics and proficiency with data analysis software like Python or R. Responsibilities include evaluating AI models and designing experiments to assess economic systems. The position requires a commitment of 20–30 hours per week, with flexible working hours. Excellent analytical and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifikationen

• Experience with simulation modeling, forecasting, or policy evaluation is highly valued.
• Deep understanding of macroeconomic theory and microeconomic modelling.
• Excellent analytical writing, reasoning, and communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Collaborate with AI researchers to train and evaluate AI models on economic tasks.
• Assess model outputs in macroeconomics, microeconomics, finance, and econometrics.
• Contribute to designing quantitative experiments for evaluating AI understanding.

Kenntnisse

Advanced degree in Economics

Understanding of macroeconomic theory

Proficiency with economic modeling tools

Analytical writing and communication skills

Ausbildung

Advanced degree or strong professional background in Economics

Tools

Python

R

Stata

MATLAB

Jobbeschreibung

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

Economist

Type

Contract

Compensation

$53–$74/hour

Commitment

20–30 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Collaborate with AI researchers to train, evaluate, and refine AI models on economics-related tasks.
• Review and assess model outputs involving macroeconomics, microeconomics, finance, and econometrics.
• Provide expert feedback on the accuracy, reasoning, and interpretability of model-generated economic analyses.
• Contribute to the design of quantitative experiments for evaluating AI understanding of economic systems and data trends.
• Participate in synchronous collaboration sessions (4-hour windows, 2–3 times per week) to discuss experiments, iterate on results, and refine model performance.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or strong professional background in Economics, Econometrics, Finance, or a related quantitative field.
• Deep understanding of macroeconomic theory, microeconomic modelling, and statistical inference.
• Proficiency with economic modeling tools and data analysis software (e.g., Python, R, Stata, or MATLAB).
• Experience with simulation modeling, forecasting, or policy evaluation is highly valued.
• Excellent analytical writing, reasoning, and communication skills.
• Commitment of 20–30 hours per week, including required synchronous collaboration periods.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form

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