Finance Fellow - Human Frontier Collective (UK)

Scale AI; England; On-site; GBP 82,085 - 123,127; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Competitive pay

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading AI development company is looking for a Finance Fellow to engage in remote high-impact projects that enhance AI capabilities in finance. The ideal candidate has a relevant degree and 5+ years of experience in finance and must be detail-oriented with strong financial modeling skills. The position offers a flexible schedule and competitive pay ranging from $80 to $120 per hour.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in FP&A, Investment Banking, or equivalent experience.
• CFA or CPA certification preferred.
• Detail-oriented and innovative thinker.

Responsibilities

• Engage in high-impact projects with partnered AI labs.
• Collaborate to enhance AI in financial scenarios.
• Contribute to research publications with the Scale research team.

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation methodologies

Forecasting

Asset pricing

Market analysis

Risk assessment

Education

PhD, Master, BBA in Finance, Economics

Job description

Overview

Finance Fellow - Human Frontier Collective (HFC) – fully remote contract opportunity, with an estimated duration of 6 months and the opportunity to be extended. Authorization to work in the country you reside in is required. 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants.

The Human Frontier Collective (HFC) Fellowship brings together top researchers and domain experts to collaborate on high-impact work that shapes the future of AI. As an HFC Fellow, you’ll apply your academic and professional expertise to help design, evaluate, and interpret advanced generative AI systems—while gaining exposure to cutting-edge research and working alongside an interdisciplinary network of leading thinkers.

What You'll Do

• Collaborative Work: Get invited to engage in high-impact projects with partnered AI labs and platforms. Develop and evaluate complex financial scenarios to test and enhance AI accuracy in valuation, forecasting, and analysis; collaborate in interactive sessions to assess model outputs for market relevance and compliance; provide detailed feedback to improve AI capabilities; and contribute to specialized projects in financial modeling, risk assessment, and equity research.
• Join the HFC Community: Become part of a supportive, interdisciplinary network of innovators and thought leaders committed to advancing frontier AI across domains.
• Contribute to Research Publications: Collaborate with Scale’s research team to co-author technical reports and research papers, boosting academic visibility and professional recognition.

Who Should Apply

• Education: PhD, Master, BBA in Finance, Economics, or related degrees.
• Certifications: CFA or CPA strongly preferred.
• Professional Background: 5+ years in FP&A, Investment Banking, Portfolio Management, Financial Consulting, or equivalent research experience.
• Skills: Strong proficiency in financial modeling, valuation methodologies, forecasting, asset pricing, DCF analysis, market analysis, and risk assessment.
• Professional Mindset: Detail-oriented, innovative thinker with a passion for financial technology and a commitment to collaboration. Prior experience with AI is not required, but a plus.

Why Join the HFC?

• Advance Finance AI Solutions: Apply your financial expertise to solve complex, real-world challenges where your judgment shapes advanced AI reasoning and decision-making.
• Professional Development: High-impact finance experts expand their influence through review projects, advisory roles, and research—while deepening their AI expertise, sharpening analytical and financial skills, and gaining hands-on experience with cutting-edge AI applications.
• Join a Top-Tier Network: Collaborate with a global network of academics and experts to advance responsible AI through impactful, flexible research and training. 80% of our members come from leading institutions.
• Flexible Schedule: Set your own schedule, with flexible 10–40 hour weeks that fit around your life and other commitments.
• Competitive Pay: $80–$120/hr, depending on the projects.

Application Process

• Apply: We review applications on a rolling basis.
• Complete a Challenge: Selected candidates will undertake a brief task designed to reflect HFC work and evaluate their domain expertise.
• Interview: Candidates will meet with the HFC team to discuss their research experience, professional background, and alignment with our mission to advance human-centered AI.
• Join the Collective: Successful candidates will receive an invitation to join the Human Frontier Collective Fellowship.

Note: Our policy requires a 90-day waiting period before reconsidering candidates for the same role to ensure fair and thorough evaluation of all applicants.

About Us

At Scale, our mission is to develop reliable AI systems for the world's most important decisions. Our products provide high-quality data and full-stack technologies that power leading models, helping enterprises and governments build, deploy, and oversee AI applications that deliver real impact. We work with industry leaders and government entities to accelerate AI development. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability status, gender identity or Veteran status. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations in the application or recruiting process due to disability. Please contact us at [e-mail] for assistance. We comply with the U.S. Department of Labor's Know Your Rights poster and Pay Transparency provision. Personal data collected in connection with your application will be treated in accordance with our privacy policy.