Investment Research Analyst | Upto $130/hr Remote

Mercor; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A global leader in AI research talent is seeking a Hedge Fund Expert for a flexible remote role as an Investment Research Analyst. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience in top hedge funds and expertise in financial modeling. Responsibilities include evaluating AI-generated financial models and providing market analysis. This position offers a competitive rate of $130/hour and allows for asynchronous work. Applications are open to qualified candidates from multiple regions, including the UK.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in top hedge funds.
• Experience in financial modeling, market sizing/TAM analysis, investment/analysis research, or earnings predictions and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate financial models and AI-generated content for accuracy in hedge fund domains.
• Review market sizing and investment research.
• Provide feedback to AI research teams.
• Develop evaluation rubrics for AI-generated financial tasks.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts.
• Work independently to meet project deadlines.

Skills

Experience in top hedge funds

Financial modeling

Market sizing/TAM analysis

Investment/analysis research

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Job description

Investment Research Analyst

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 Overview

• Position: Hedge Fund Expert – Contract, Remote
• Commitment: At least 10 hours per week, Duration: Minimum four weeks
• Join a research project with a leading foundational model AI lab. Contribute your expertise in hedge funds to advance AI research.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate financial models and AI-generated content for accuracy and depth in hedge fund domains.
• Review market sizing, TAM analysis, and investment research to ensure alignment with domain-specific principles.
• Provide detailed feedback to AI research teams to improve the accuracy of model outputs in financial contexts.
• Develop evaluation rubrics to assess the quality of AI-generated financial tasks and solutions.
• Collaborate with other subject matter experts to ensure consistency and domain relevance in training data.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet project deadlines and contribute to the continuous improvement of AI model performance.

Requirements / Qualifications

Must-Have Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in top hedge funds
• Experience in financial modeling, market sizing/TAM analysis, investment/analysis research, or earnings predictions and analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AI model evaluation in financial domains
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Engagement Details

• Compensation: $130/hour, with potential increases for top performers
• Schedule: Flexible, fully asynchronous
• Duration: Minimum four weeks, starting in October
• Contract Type: At-will contractor
• Location: Remote, based in U.S./UK/Canada/Europe/Australia

Application Process

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form

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]

Mercor is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.