Quantitative Finance Forecasting Analyst

Quantitative Finance Forecasting Analyst

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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 .

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Base Pay Range

$105.00/hr - $140.00/hr

Role Responsibilities

• Generate probabilistic forecasts on financial markets, instruments, and macro indicators.
• Document quantitative reasoning, models, and relevant assumptions.
• Analyze historical data and identify signals across asset classes.
• Calibrate predictions with peers across economics and finance domains.
• Contribute to the refinement of forecasting methodologies and inputs.
• Work independently and asynchronously to improve AI prediction systems.

Qualifications

• Must-Have: Background in quantitative finance, trading, economics, or data science.
• Must-Have: Experience with financial forecasting, trading strategies, or market modeling.
• Must-Have: Familiarity with tools like Python, R, or Excel for data analysis and backtesting.
• Must-Have: Strong written communication and analytical skills.
• Preferred: Participation in forecasting competitions (e.g., Numerai, QuantConnect).

Compensation & Legal

• Independent contractor

Application Process (takes 20–30 minutes to complete)

• Submit your Mercor profile or resume to get started.
• Complete a brief form.
• We’ll follow up within a few days with next steps.

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