Equity Research Analyst

Mercor; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading AI investment firm is seeking an Investment Services Professional as an independent contractor. This remote, part-time role involves evaluating AI-generated investment outputs and enhancing financial models. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and flexible working hours, contributing to cutting-edge AI research in finance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in investment services (ideally in investment banking or private equity).
• Strong proficiency in investment analysis and financial modeling techniques.
• Solid understanding of investment processes.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate investment outputs for quality and accuracy.
• Calibrate AI decision-making processes.
• Develop strategies to enhance AI-generated financial models.

Skills

Investment analysis

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Overview

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: Investment Services Professional – Independent Contractor, Remote. Commitment: Part-time, ~20 hours/week. Duration: 1–2 months. Join a top AI research lab to develop and evaluate AI systems for investment workflows.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate investment-related outputs produced by AI systems for quality, accuracy, and alignment with business objectives.
• Calibrate AI decision-making processes in tasks such as valuation modeling, portfolio analysis, financial forecasting, risk assessment, and scenario planning.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance the accuracy of AI-generated financial models.
• Collaborate with AI research teams to ensure the integration of domain-specific expertise in training data.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet project deadlines and improve AI model performance.

Qualifications

• Must-Have: 2+ years of experience in investment services (ideally in investment banking, private equity, asset management, or equity research).
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Strong proficiency in investment analysis and financial modeling techniques.
• Solid understanding of investment processes and strategic decision-making frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degrees (e.g., MBA) or relevant certifications (e.g., CFA, CPA, CAIA).

Engagement Details

• Competitive hourly rate: $90–$150 USD/hr
• Weekly bonus incentives: $20–$100/hr
• Independent contractor
• Fully remote and asynchronous — flexible working hours
• Daily payment via Stripe Connect

Application Process

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Work trial: A paid, 3-hour assessment evaluating your ability to deliver investment services–specific output

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]

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Finance, Research, and Quality Assurance

Industries

• Software Development