Remote Buy-Side Investment Analyst (Contract)

Embedded Shishya; United States; Remote; USD 138,000 - 152,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking a Junior Investment Analyst (Buy-Side) for a remote, contract role requiring 1–3 years in investment banking, equity research, or buy-side positions. You will conduct equity and macroeconomic research, build financial models, and help generate investment theses to refine AI-driven outputs.

The role emphasizes rigorous analysis, strong Excel skills, and clear communication. Compensation is $105/hour for 10–20 hours per week, offering flexible remote engagement.

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; familiarity with financial modeling.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and analytical rigor.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Investment analysis

Financial modeling

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

CFA Level I/II candidate

Tools

Python

SQL

Excel

Job description

Mercor is seeking a Junior Investment Analyst (Buy-Side) for a remote, contract role requiring 1–3 years in investment banking, equity research, or buy-side positions. You will conduct equity and macroeconomic research, build financial models, and help generate investment theses to refine AI-driven outputs.

The role emphasizes rigorous analysis, strong Excel skills, and clear communication. Compensation is $105/hour for 10–20 hours per week, offering flexible remote engagement.