Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst (Remote | $175–$300/hr)

Synthires; Greater London; Remote; GBP 180,000 - 309,000; Part time

Job summary

Synthires is seeking experienced Equity Research and Investment Analysts for a remote project focused on advanced financial analysis, modeling, valuation, and sector research to improve AI-driven equity research workflows.

No prior AI experience is required—your equity research expertise matters. This contractor role offers hourly compensation and multiple positions.

Qualifications

• Extensive equity research experience with ownership of company models and written research.
• Experience across multiple earnings cycles and coverage of several companies.
• Strong financial modeling, earnings analysis, valuation, and peer benchmarking skills.
• Ability to connect business drivers, financial outcomes, and valuation.
• Deep expertise in at least one industry sector.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience developing and defending investment theses and research views.

Responsibilities

• Review datasets representing real-world equity research analysis.
• Analyze earnings reports, estimate revisions, and peer benchmarking.
• Evaluate company models covering revenue, margins, cash flow, and valuation drivers.
• Produce concise research summaries and event-driven updates.
• Develop and articulate investment theses using qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Identify industry trends, sector metrics, and company catalysts.
• Provide feedback on research data quality and improve financial analysis content.

Skills

Equity research

Financial modeling

Earnings analysis

Valuation

Peer benchmarking

Industry sector expertise

Written & verbal communication

Job description

Position: Equity/Investment Research Analyst

Type: Contractor

Compensation: $175–$300/hour

Location: Remote

About the Opportunity

We are seeking experienced Equity Research and Investment Analysts to support a project focused on advanced financial analysis, modeling, valuation, and sector research. You’ll apply your expertise to evaluate real-world equity research workflows and help improve how AI systems analyze financial markets and investment opportunities.

No prior AI experience is required — your equity research expertise is what matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate datasets representing real-world equity research analysis.
• Analyze earnings reports, estimate revisions, and peer benchmarking.
• Evaluate company models covering revenue, margins, cash flow, and valuation drivers.
• Produce concise research summaries and event-driven updates.
• Develop and articulate investment theses using qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Identify key industry trends, sector metrics, and company catalysts.
• Provide feedback on research data quality and improve financial analysis content.

Required Qualifications

• Extensive experience in equity research, including direct ownership of company models and written research.
• Experience covering multiple companies across several earnings cycles.
• Strong financial modeling, earnings analysis, valuation, and peer benchmarking skills.
• Ability to connect business drivers, financial outcomes, and valuation.
• Deep expertise in at least one industry sector.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience developing and defending investment theses and research views.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background as a Sell-Side Research Associate, Research Analyst, VP, or Director.
• Experience independently maintaining comprehensive company models.
• Strong expertise in event-driven research and earnings analysis.
• Proven ability to provide specialist sector insights and high-quality investment research.

Compensation

• Competitive compensation of $175–$300/hour.
• Approximately 25 positions available.