Finance Data Expert - Fully Remote

Finance Data Expert - Fully Remote

Posted 1 day ago by Mercor

Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
United Kingdom

Summary: The AI Tutor – Buy-Side Finance Data Specialist role at Mercor involves utilizing proprietary software to label and evaluate data in the finance sector, specifically focusing on portfolio management and trading strategies. The position requires collaboration with technical teams to enhance annotation tools and improve AI model performance. Candidates should possess professional experience in buy-side finance and strong analytical skills. The role is fully remote, offering a flexible work environment with a commitment of 40 hours per week.

Key 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.

Key Skills:

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

Salary (Rate): £100.00/hr

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

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.