Equity Research Analyst | Upto $100/hr Remote

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

Job summary

A leading financial technology firm is looking for an AI Financial Analysis Data Specialist to work remotely. The ideal candidate will have professional experience in financial analysis and proficiency in English. Responsibilities include evaluating AI-generated outputs and delivering high-quality data for financial projects. The position offers an hourly rate of $45–$100 depending on experience and includes collaboration with technical teams.

Benefits

Medical coverage (varies by country)

Qualifications

• Professional experience in financial analysis or related fields.
• Strong verbal and written English proficiency.
• Independent judgment in interpreting complex data.
• Interest in technological innovation in finance.

Responsibilities

• Label, annotate, and evaluate AI-generated outputs.
• Deliver data for projects on equity and derivatives analysis.
• Collaborate with teams to improve annotation tools.
• Support development of new AI tasks with analysis expertise.
• Select complex financial problems for model accuracy.

Skills

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

English proficiency

Education

Relevant financial certification (CFA, FRM, Series 7)

Job description

Overview

Equity Research Analyst | Upto $100/hr Remote

Mercor provided pay range. This range is provided by Mercor. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$45.00/hr - $100.00/hr

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: AI Financial Analysis Data Specialist

Type: Full-time

Compensation: $45–$100/hour

Location: Remote or in-person (Palo Alto, CA)

Commitment: 9:00am–5:30pm PST for the first two weeks; then 9:00am–5:30pm in your local timezone

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

• Hourly contractor
• International pay rates available upon request
• Benefits vary by country; may include 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]

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