Remote Contract: Quantitative Finance Expert for AI Modeling

Mercor; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; GBP 127,000 - 182,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking a Quantitative Finance Expert to evaluate AI-generated responses to finance problems and contribute to model reasoning. The role requires strong quantitative modeling, derivatives pricing, and statistical analysis, with a focus on delivering rigorous feedback to improve model behavior.

This remote contract position involves collaboration with research teams, onboarding, and calibration sessions, with a commitment of 10-20 hours per week and an immediate start.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in quantitative finance (hedge funds, quant trading, derivatives, risk or equity research).
• MS/PhD in Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics or Economics.
• Proficiency in Python with NumPy/Pandas for modeling and analysis.
• Excellent written communication with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and compare AI-generated responses to finance problems to shape model reasoning.
• Analyze model outputs using quantitative modeling, derivatives pricing, and statistical analysis.
• Provide structured feedback to improve model behavior and outputs.
• Collaborate with research teams to ensure methodological soundness and quality.
• Participate in onboarding and specialty calibration sessions.

Skills

Quantitative finance experience

Python (NumPy/pandas)

Strong written communication

Education

MS/PhD in Financial Engineering/Mathematics/Statistics/Physics/Economics

Job description

Mercor is seeking a Quantitative Finance Expert to evaluate AI-generated responses to finance problems and contribute to model reasoning. The role requires strong quantitative modeling, derivatives pricing, and statistical analysis, with a focus on delivering rigorous feedback to improve model behavior.

This remote contract position involves collaboration with research teams, onboarding, and calibration sessions, with a commitment of 10-20 hours per week and an immediate start.