Geopolitical Risk Forecasting Analyst

Mercor; Lacaussade; À distance; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

A leading AI research firm is seeking a Geopolitical Expert to produce structured forecasts on geopolitical events and risks. The role requires a strong background in political science and demonstrated forecasting experience. This is a remote position with an independent contractor agreement, offering competitive compensation of $105–$125 per hour. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and familiarity with global events.

Qualifications

• Background in political science, international relations, security studies, or related fields.
• Demonstrated forecasting experience or tournament participation.
• Ability to synthesize complex geopolitical information into structured insights.

Responsabilités

• Produce structured forecasts on geopolitical events and risks.
• Document reasoning clearly, citing relevant sources.
• Assess political, military, and diplomatic developments.

Connaissances

Political science background

Forecasting experience

Synthesis of complex information

Excellent written communication

Familiarity with global events

Description du poste

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 Details

Position: Geopolitical Expert
Type: Contract
Compensation: $105–$125/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10–20 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Produce structured forecasts on geopolitical events, risks, and regional dynamics.
• Document reasoning clearly, citing relevant sources and frameworks.
• Assess political, military, and diplomatic developments using open-source intelligence.
• Collaborate with other expert forecasters to compare and refine outputs.
• Support the design and evaluation of forecasting tasks.

Qualifications

• Background in political science, international relations, security studies, or related fields.
• Demonstrated forecasting experience or tournament participation (e.g., GJ Open, Metaculus).
• Ability to synthesize complex geopolitical information into structured insights.
• Excellent written communication and research skills.
• Familiarity with current global events and international affairs.

Compensation & Legal

• Independent contractor

Application Process

• Submit your Mercor profile or resume to get started.
• Complete a brief form.
• We’ll follow up within a few days with next steps.

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