FP&A Subject Matter Expert (SME) - AI Training & Evaluation (U.S. Based)

Volga Partners; United States; Remote; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully Remote

Flexible Schedule

Immediate Start

Part-time

Job summary

Volga Partners is seeking experienced finance professionals to join a specialized AI initiative supporting the development, training, and evaluation of next-generation financial reasoning models. This remote, contract-based role focuses on FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to evaluate AI-produced outputs.

The temporary assignment lasts about 7–10 days with a tentative start in August 31, 2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in listed financial disciplines.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and review finance-related prompts, scenarios, and analytical tasks.
• Evaluate AI-generated responses for financial accuracy, reasoning quality, and business relevance.
• Apply subject matter expertise to improve model performance and financial understanding.
• Review financial analyses, assumptions, calculations, and recommendations.
• Identify inaccuracies, inconsistencies, and areas for improvement.
• Provide structured feedback and quality assessments.
• Collaborate with project teams to maintain high-quality deliverables.

Skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

English writing

Remote work

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Excel

Job description

Location: U.S Candidates Only (Remote) Compensation: $35.00 - $42.00 USD per hour (depending on experience and qualifications) We are seeking professionals with experience in Operational Finance & Assurance (FP&A), including budgeting and forecasting, financial reporting, variance analysis, reconciliations, month-end close, project financials, financial controls, KPI reporting, and business performance analysis. In this role, you will apply your expertise to evaluate AI-generated financial analyses, identify inaccuracies, and help improve the quality, accuracy, and reasoning of advanced AI models.

Help Shape the Future of AI in Finance Volga Partners is seeking experienced finance professionals to join a specialized AI initiative supporting the development, training, and evaluation of next-generation financial reasoning models. If you have a strong background in Investment Banking, Operational Finance & Assurance, Fixed Income Research, FP&A, or Quantitative Finance and enjoy solving complex business problems, this opportunity allows you to apply your expertise in a unique and innovative way while working remotely and earning competitive project-based compensation. This is an excellent opportunity for finance professionals seeking flexible contract work, supplemental income, consulting experience, or exposure to cutting-edge AI technologies.

Employment Type Temporary Contract Assignment This is a temporary, project-based contract opportunity supporting an active AI training and evaluation initiative. While project timelines may vary based on client demand and business needs, candidates selected for the project will have the opportunity to contribute meaningful financial expertise to a growing global AI program. Please note that this is not a permanent employment position and does not include company-sponsored benefits, paid leave, holiday pay, or guaranteed long-term employment. Continued engagement will depend on project requirements, quality of work, and business needs.

Project Timeline & Duration Based on the information currently provided by the client, this is anticipated to be a short-term project lasting approximately 7-10 days, with a tentative start date of August 31, 2026, and completion date depends on project progress, task completion, and client requirements. Please note that project timelines are subject to change. The start date may be delayed if additional time is needed to reach required participant numbers prior to project kickoff. Likewise, the project duration and end date may be adjusted based on client needs, workload volume, quality requirements, and overall project demand.

What You Will Do

• Create and review finance-related prompts, scenarios, and analytical tasks.
• Evaluate AI-generated responses for financial accuracy, reasoning quality, and business relevance.
• Apply subject matter expertise to improve model performance and financial understanding.
• Review financial analyses, assumptions, calculations, and recommendations.
• Identify inaccuracies, inconsistencies, and areas for improvement.
• Provide structured feedback and quality assessments.
• Collaborate with project teams to maintain high-quality deliverables.
• Meet established project timelines and productivity goals.

Areas of Expertise

• Investment Banking
  • Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
  • Valuation
  • Financial Modeling
  • Corporate Finance
  • Capital Markets
• Operational Finance & Assurance (FP&A)
  • Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Financial Reporting
  • Variance Analysis
  • Reconciliations
  • Month-End Close
  • Project Financials
  • Business Performance Analysis
  • Financial Controls
  • KPI Reporting
• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
  • Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Variance Analysis
  • Strategic Planning
  • Financial Reporting
  • Business Finance
• Quantitative Finance
  • Quantitative Modeling
  • Risk Analytics
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Financial Engineering
  • Derivatives
• Fixed Income Research
  • Fixed income security analysis
  • Credit research and issuer evaluation
  • Interest rate and yield curve analysis
  • Bond valuation
  • Macro and market research
  • Investment recommendations
  • Portfolio monitoring

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in one of the listed financial disciplines.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent written English communication skills.
• Ability to evaluate complex financial concepts and explain reasoning clearly.
• Reliable internet connection and ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Preferred

• CFA Charterholder or CFA Candidate.
• ACCA, ACA, CMA, MBA Finance, M.Com, or similar credentials.
• Experience in financial modeling, valuation, forecasting, budgeting, investment analysis, or quantitative research.
• Experience reviewing technical content, research, or analytical reports.
• Exposure to AI, machine learning, data annotation, or model evaluation projects is a plus.

Compensation & Engagement

• $35.00 - $42.00 USD per hour
• Fully Remote
• Flexible Schedule
• No fixed hours per day - based on tasks available
• Immediate Start Available
• Part-time

Why Join This Project?

• Work on innovative AI and financial reasoning initiatives.
• Apply your professional expertise in a new and rapidly growing industry.
• Flexible remote work arrangement.
• Collaborate with a global team of professionals.
• Gain exposure to emerging AI technologies and financial model evaluation.
• Opportunity to participate in future projects based on performance and business needs.

We encourage qualified finance professionals who are detail-oriented, analytical, and passionate about financial problem-solving to apply.