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

Synthires; United States; Remote; USD 241,000 - 413,000; Full time

Job summary

Synthires is seeking an Equity/Investment Research Analyst to support a remote, contractual engagement focused on advanced financial analysis, modeling, valuation, and sector research. You will review real-world equity research workflows and help improve AI-driven financial analysis capabilities.

No prior AI experience is required—your equity research expertise is what matters, including ownership of models and written research across earnings cycles.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in equity research, including ownership of company models and written research.
• Experience covering multiple companies across 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.

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.

Skills

Equity research

Financial modeling

Valuation

Earnings analysis

Industry expertise

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.