Financial Planning Analyst I

Financial Planning Analyst I – Mercor

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Base pay range: $53.00/hr – $74.00/hr

Employment type: Contract (Part-time) – 20–30 hours per week (required synchronous collaboration sessions)

About the Role

Position: Financial Analyst (Financial Planning Analyst I)

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with AI researchers to train, evaluate, and improve AI models in financial reasoning, data interpretation, and corporate analysis.
• Review and validate model-generated analyses across valuation, forecasting, budgeting, and financial statement modelling.
• Provide detailed feedback on the accuracy, structure, and logic of financial reports produced by AI systems.
• Assist in creating evaluation frameworks that test AI understanding of cash flows, ratios, KPIs, and market dynamics.
• Participate in synchronous collaboration sessions (4‑hour windows, 2–3 times per week) to refine models, review results, and share insights from a professional finance perspective.

Qualifications

• Strong academic or professional background in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration.
• 4+ years of experience in financial analysis, investment research, or corporate finance.
• Proficiency in financial modelling tools and software (Excel, Python, R, or SQL) and familiarity with valuation techniques (DCF, comparable analysis, sensitivity modeling).
• Deep understanding of financial statements, forecasting methods, and corporate metrics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain analytical reasoning clearly.
• Commitment of 20–30 hours per week, including required synchronous collaboration sessions.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 minutes to complete)

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