Junior Investment Analyst - Remote

Mercor; New York (NY); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, project-based engagement

Collaboration with top-tier investors

Job summary

Obsidian is hiring a Junior Investment Analyst in New York, NY, to support their AI Lab. The successful candidate will conduct research, build financial models, and analyze market data to contribute to next-generation financial intelligence systems.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 1-3 years of experience in investment banking or equity research. The role offers flexibility with a project-based engagement of 10-20 hours per week.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in investment banking, equity research, or buy-side roles.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and valuation techniques.
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Conduct equity and macroeconomic research across sectors.
• Build and interpret financial models like DCF and scenario analysis.
• Evaluate AI-generated outputs for financial accuracy.

Skills

Financial analysis

Investment research

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

1–3 years in investment banking or equity research

CFA Level I/II (nice to have)

Tools

Excel

Python

SQL

Job description

We are hiring a Junior Investment Analyst to support an AI Lab building next-generation financial intelligence systems. In this role, you will contribute to training and evaluating AI models by applying fundamental investment thinking, financial analysis, and market reasoning.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct equity and macroeconomic research across sectors
• Build and interpret financial models (DCF, comps, scenario analysis)
• Analyze earnings reports, filings, and market data
• Assist in generating investment theses and risk assessments
• Evaluate AI-generated outputs for financial accuracy and reasoning quality
• Collaborate with senior experts to refine model outputs and datasets

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in investment banking, equity research, or buy-side roles
• Strong understanding of financial statements and valuation techniques
• Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with financial modeling
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and analytical rigor

Nice to Have

• CFA Level I/II candidate
• Exposure to public equities or asset management
• Experience with data analysis tools (Python, SQL)

Why Join

• Work at the intersection of finance and cutting-edge AI
• Flexible, project-based engagement (10–20 hrs/week typical)
• Collaborate with top-tier investors and researchers