Remote Junior Investment Analyst for AI & Markets

mercor; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; CAD 175,000 - 237,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking a Junior Investment Analyst (Buy-Side) for a remote, contract role. You will conduct equity and macro research, build financial models, analyze earnings and market data, and help generate investment theses to refine AI-driven outputs.

The position requires 1–3 years in investment banking, equity research, or buy-side roles, strong Excel and modeling skills, and clear communication. CFA candidates and Python/SQL exposure are a plus.

Qualifications

• Must-have includes strong understanding of financial statements and valuation techniques.
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with financial modeling is required.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and high attention to detail are essential.

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

Financial analysis

Valuation techniques

Excel

Financial modeling

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Equities exposure

Education

CFA Level I/II candidate

Tools

Python

SQL

Job description

Mercor is seeking a Junior Investment Analyst (Buy-Side) for a remote, contract role. You will conduct equity and macro research, build financial models, analyze earnings and market data, and help generate investment theses to refine AI-driven outputs.

The position requires 1–3 years in investment banking, equity research, or buy-side roles, strong Excel and modeling skills, and clear communication. CFA candidates and Python/SQL exposure are a plus.