Buy-Side Finance AI Specialist

Mercor
Contract
Accounting and Finance
Canada
Hiring from: Canada
About The Job

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.

Position: AI Tutor – Buy-Side Finance Data Specialist

Type: Full-time

Compensation: $45–$100/hour

Location: Remote or Palo Alto, CA

Commitment: 40 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

  • Use proprietary software to label, annotate, and evaluate data across buy-side finance domains.
  • Deliver curated, high-quality data related to portfolio management, hedge fund strategies, private equity, venture capital, and algorithmic trading.
  • Collaborate with technical teams to refine annotation tools and workflows.
  • Identify and select complex financial scenarios to improve model performance.
  • Interpret evolving task instructions with precision and sound judgment.
  • Contribute to developing and evaluating AI reasoning in investment and trading contexts.

Qualifications

Must-Have

  • Professional experience in buy-side finance or related roles.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Proficiency in written and spoken English.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
  • Demonstrated interest in finance, data, and emerging technologies.

Preferred

  • Advanced finance certification such as CFA, CAIA, or equivalent.
  • Experience mentoring, training, or leading teams in investment analysis or strategy.
  • Comfort with recording short audio or video clips for model training.
  • Familiarity with AI tools, data labeling, or annotation systems.

Start Date

  • Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

Interview Process

  • Submit resume or CV.
  • Short initial interview (15 mins).
  • Technical deep-dive discussion and brief take-home evaluation.
  • Virtual meeting with the broader team.
  • Designed to conclude within one week.

Compensation & Legal

  • Hourly contractor
  • Paid weekly via Stripe Connect

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

  • Upload resume
  • AI interview based on your resume
  • Submit form

Resources & Support

  • For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
  • For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected]

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

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