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Job Specifications

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: support@mercor.com

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

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