Role Overview
Mercor is partnering with a cutting-edge AI research initiative to generate high-quality Excel-based training data for financial modeling. We’re seeking experienced finance specialists with deep Excel expertise to help synthesize realistic, structurally complex spreadsheets across key financial domains. This short-term, project-based engagement offers a unique opportunity to contribute domain knowledge to frontier model development.
Key Responsibilities
- Create detailed prompts describing real-world supply chain models for synthetic Excel generation
- Review and refine AI-generated spreadsheets for structural logic, formula quality, and formatting
- Build models such as EOQ calculators, safety stock logic, freight cost estimators, and production scheduling tools
- Ensure models follow best practices: clear separation of inputs and calculations, dynamic interdependencies, and professional formatting
- Deliver accurate, formula-dense Excel files that simulate realistic business operations
- You will be given access to state-of-the-art AI agent that helps you create advanced excels!
Ideal Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in supply chain, logistics, operations, or manufacturing
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formula use and spreadsheet architecture
- Familiarity with inventory planning, cost modeling, and production workflows
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to validate interlinked formulas and logic
- Experience designing or auditing Excel tools used in supply chain management
More About The Opportunity
- Remote and asynchronous — contributors set their own schedule
- Expected time commitment: 10h/week
- Project duration: 1 week (with possibility for extension)
- Target volume: 20 unique, high-complexity Excel files in 1 week.
Compensation & Contract Terms
- $70/h
- Payments issued weekly for accepted deliverables
- Independent contractor arrangement
Application Process
- Submit your resume to express interest
- Candidates may be asked to complete a short Excel task as part of the evaluation
About Mercor
- Mercor is a talent marketplace that connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations
- Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey
- Thousands of professionals across law, engineering, finance, and research have joined Mercor to work on frontier projects shaping the next era of AI