Investment Banking & Investment Analyst (Remote | $90–$150/hr)
Contract, hourly, fully remote and asynchronous. Expect 20+ hours per week, duration until end of January (possible extension).
Role Overview
• Mercor is recruiting Investment Banking and Private Equity experts based in the U.S., UK, Canada, Europe, Singapore, Dubai, or Australia for a research collaboration with a leading foundational AI lab. Ideal for finance professionals with real‑deal execution experience building financial models from scratch and applying deep capital‑markets expertise to structured AI training tasks.
• Key Responsibilities
• Build financial models from scratch, mirroring real‑world on‑desk work
• Evaluate, refine, or structure financial data and modeling outputs for AI research
• Identify assumptions, drivers, sensitivities, and valuation logic
• Produce high‑quality written outputs reflecting domain expertise
• Work independently while adhering to structured task formats and timelines
• Ideal Qualifications
• 2+ years of full‑time experience at a top‑tier investment bank or private equity firm
• Ability to replicate real modeling work with rigor and precision
• Exceptional communication, analytical reasoning, and financial modeling skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
• More About the Opportunity
• Fully remote and asynchronous – work around your existing schedule
• Expected commitment: 20+ hours per week
• Contract duration: through end of January, with possibility of extension
• Strong performance may lead to future high‑paying projects with Mercor
• Vetting & Qualification Process
• Behavioral interview (~10 minutes) to discuss prior deal work
• Technical assessment (