Corporate Development Expert – Fully Remote

Mercor; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading AI talent connection firm is seeking a Corporate Development Expert for a remote, part-time role focusing on strategic initiatives for AI research projects. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of corporate development experience and skills in financial modeling and market analysis. This contract position offers $100/hour for a commitment of at least four weeks.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in corporate development.
• Experience in financial modeling, market sizing, or investment analysis.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate financial models and analyze market sizing to support AI research projects.
• Develop investment summaries to guide strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with AI research teams to align corporate strategies with AI advancements.
• Provide insights to enhance corporate development processes.

Skills

Financial modeling

Market sizing analysis

Investment summaries

Job description

Company Introduction 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: Corporate Development Expert — Contract, Remote
• Commitment: 10 hours per week, Duration: Minimum four weeks
• Drive corporate development initiatives for a foundational model AI lab. Contribute to strategic research projects with potential for future opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate financial models and analyze market sizing/TAM to support AI research projects.
• Develop investment summaries and memos to guide strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with AI research teams to align corporate strategies with AI advancements.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet project deadlines and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Provide insights and recommendations to enhance corporate development processes.

Requirements / Qualifications Must-Have Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in corporate development
• Experience in financial modeling, market sizing/TAM analysis, or investment/analysis summaries and memos

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AI research projects or technology-driven initiatives

Engagement Details

• $100/hour compensation
• Fully asynchronous work schedule
• Minimum engagement of four weeks, starting in October
• Classified as an “at-will” contractor to Mercor
• Payment via Stripe Connect based on logged hours

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]

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