Financial Analyst - Valuation Specialist

Obsidian; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Task-based payment

Hourly pay after first task

Job summary

Mercor is seeking experienced Financial and Investment Analysts to evaluate AI-generated financial analysis content and workflows. The role leverages valuation, quantitative analysis, and investment recommendation expertise to assess accuracy and rigor.

You will compare AI-generated valuation models and analyses, and review scenarios involving company valuation, capital structure, and portfolio decisions, offering expert feedback throughout a 4–6 week engagement with 20+ hours weekly commitment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in financial or investment analysis roles.
• Experience conducting quantitative analyses and company valuations.
• Ability to commit 20+ hours per week.
• Strong written English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI-generated valuation models, investment recommendations, and other analytical artifacts for quality and accuracy.
• Compare AI-generated responses head-to-head based on valuation rigor and investment quality.
• Review financial analysis scenarios involving company valuation, capital structure, and portfolio decisions, providing expert feedback.

Skills

Valuation

Quantitative analysis

Investment analysis

Financial analysis

Job description

About the Role

Mercor is hiring experienced Financial and Investment Analysts to help evaluate and improve cutting-edge AI systems. In this role, you'll evaluate AI-generated financial and investment analysis content and workflows, leveraging your real-world expertise in valuation, quantitative analysis, and investment recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI-generated valuation models, investment recommendations, industry analyses, and other analytical artifacts for quality and accuracy.
• Compare AI-generated responses head-to-head based on analytical rigor, valuation soundness, and investment-recommendation quality.
• Review financial analysis scenarios involving company valuation, capital structure, and portfolio decisions and provide expert feedback.

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a Financial Analyst, Investment Analyst, Equity Research Analyst, Portfolio Manager, Securities Analyst, or another closely related financial or investment analysis role.
• Experience conducting quantitative analyses, company valuations, or investment recommendations for public or private institutions.
• Ability to commit 20+ hours per week.
• Strong written English communication skills.

Additional Information

• Start date: Immediate
• Duration: Approximately 4–6 weeks
• Payment: task-based (payment upon first task approval). Experts who complete their first task within the required timeline will then be qualified to be paid hourly for the remainder of the project.