Equity Derivatives Research Associate

Mercor; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 68,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech firm in the UK is seeking an AI Financial Analysis Data Specialist to use proprietary software for financial analysis tasks. The role requires experience in financial analysis, strong English skills, and a deep interest in AI technology. This is a full-time position with a salary ranging from $90,000 to $200,000 per year. The position can be remote or based in Palo Alto, CA.

Qualifications

• Must have professional experience in financial analysis or related fields.
• Strong proficiency in written and verbal English.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Use proprietary software to label and evaluate AI-generated outputs.
• Deliver curated data for financial projects.
• Collaborate with teams to design and refine annotation tools.

Skills

Financial analysis

English proficiency

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

CFA, FRM, Series 7 or other financial certifications

Job description

About Mercor

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquarters San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Salary Range

$90,000 – $200,000 per year.

Position

AI Financial Analysis Data Specialist

Type: Full-time | Location: Remote or Palo Alto, CA | Commitment: 40 hours/week | Compensation: $90,000–$200,000/year (US)

Role Responsibilities

• Use proprietary software to label, annotate, and evaluate AI‑generated outputs across financial analysis topics.
• Deliver high‑quality curated data for projects involving equity valuation, fixed income, derivatives, macroeconomics, forex, cryptocurrency, and options strategies.
• Collaborate with technical teams to design, test, and refine annotation tools for improved workflow efficiency.
• Support the development and training of new AI tasks by providing expert reasoning and analysis.
• Select and address complex financial problems aligned with your expertise to improve AI model accuracy.
• Interpret, analyze, and execute evolving instructions with consistency and adaptability.

Qualifications

Must‑Have

• Professional experience in financial analysis or related fields such as equity analysis, FICC, derivatives, macro strategy, forex, or crypto trading.
• Strong proficiency in written and verbal English.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment when interpreting complex data.
• Deep interest in technological innovation and the application of AI in finance.

Preferred

• CFA, FRM, Series 7, or other relevant financial certifications.
• Experience mentoring or training others in financial analysis or trading.
• Familiarity with AI model training or data annotation processes.
• Comfort participating in text, audio, or video‑based data collection tasks.

Compensation & Legal

• $90,000–$200,000/year for U.S.-based professionals, depending on experience and location.
• International pay rates available upon request.
• Benefits vary by country, and depending on your location, you may be eligible for medical coverage.

Application Process

• Submit your resume to get started.
• Complete a short interview and evaluative exercise.
• Successful candidates will advance to a final discussion with the project team.

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: [e-mail]

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