Senior Financial Analyst

Company Introduction

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Role Overview

Position: Finance Professional – Independent Contractor, Remote
Commitment: Part-time, ~20 hours/week
Duration: 1–2 months
Join a collaboration with a top AI research lab. Contribute to developing AI systems for financial workflows.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate financial outputs produced by AI systems for quality and accuracy
• Calibrate AI decision-making processes in forecasting models and scenario analysis
• Simulate and audit budgeting workflows and variance analyses
• Provide domain-specific feedback on AI-generated financial plans
• Collaborate asynchronously with product and AI teams to improve system performance

Requirements / Qualifications

Must-Have Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in finance, ideally in FP&A or related roles
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• Strong proficiency in financial analysis and modeling techniques
• Solid understanding of corporate financial planning processes
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degrees (e.g., MBA) or relevant certifications (e.g., CMA, CPA)

Engagement Details

Start Date: Immediate
Compensation: $80–$100 USD/hr, with bonus incentives
Contract Type: Independent contractor
Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous
Payment: Daily via Stripe Connect

Application Process

• Upload resume and application form
• AI interview: 15-minute session on professional background
• Work trial: Paid, 3-hour task-based assessment

Apply through Mercor to shape frontier AI research.