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 (< 30 minutes) evaluating financial expertise and modeling competence
• Compensation & Contract
• $150 per hour