Investment Research Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

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: Junior Investment Analyst (Buy-Side)
Type: Contract
Compensation: $105/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10–20 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Conduct equity and macroeconomic research across sectors to support AI model training .
• Build and interpret financial models ( DCF , comps, scenario analysis) to enhance AI reasoning .
• Analyze earnings reports, filings, and market data for improved model outputs .
• Assist in generating investment theses and risk assessments to refine AI-generated outputs .
• Evaluate AI-generated outputs for financial accuracy and reasoning quality.
• Collaborate with senior experts to refine model outputs and datasets.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• 1–3 years of experience in investment banking, equity research, or buy-side roles.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and valuation techniques.
• Proficiency in Excel ; familiarity with financial modeling.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and analytical rigor.

Preferred

• CFA Level I/II candidate.
• Exposure to public equities or asset management.
• Experience with data analysis tools ( Python , SQL ).

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

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

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