Investment Banking / Private Equity Specialist (Remote| $100 – $150/hr)
Posted 7 days ago by Call For Referral
Negotiable
Outside
Remote
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: Mercor is seeking Finance Experts for a remote, high-impact research project in collaboration with a leading AI lab. The role targets professionals with significant experience in investment banking or private equity, focusing on the development and evaluation of advanced AI systems. Candidates should be prepared for a commitment of at least 20 hours per week through December 2025. Compensation is set at $150 per hour, with opportunities for high-performing contributors to engage in future projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Apply expertise in investment banking or private equity to AI system development and evaluation.
- Participate in a behavioral interview and a short technical assessment.
- Complete a paid modeling exercise.
- Work asynchronously, accommodating personal availability.
- Commit to a minimum of 20 hours per week.
Key Skills:
- 2+ years of experience in investment banking or private equity.
- Familiarity with product groups such as restructuring, PIPE, IPO modeling, and derivatives.
- Exposure to sectors like biotech, gaming, telecom, media, and transportation.
- Strong analytical and modeling skills.
- Ability to work independently as an independent contractor.
Salary (Rate): £150.00/hour
City: London Area
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Finance
Finance Expert Remote · Hourly Contract · U.S., UK, Canada, Europe, East Asia $150/hour
Role Overview
Mercor is recruiting Finance Experts for a high-impact research project in partnership with a leading foundational AI lab. This role is designed for professionals with deep expertise in investment banking or private equity who want to apply their experience to the development and evaluation of next-generation AI systems.
Ideal Background
Candidates should have 2+ years of experience at top-tier firms in investment banking or private equity, with exposure to one or more of the following:
- Product Groups
- Restructuring & Distressed Investing
- PIPE (Private Investment in Public Equities) / Convertible Securities
- IPO Modeling
- Derivatives Coverage Groups
- Biotech
- Gaming & Lodging
- Telecom
- Media & Entertainment
- Transportation & Logistics
Key Details
Schedule: Fully remote, asynchronous — work around your availability
Commitment: Minimum 20 hours per week
Duration: Through December 2025
Future Opportunities: High-performing contributors are prioritized for additional projects with top AI labs
Vetting Process
~10-minute behavioral interview (focused on prior deal experience)
Short technical assessment (<30 minutes)
Paid 2-hour modeling exercise
Compensation & Contract
$150/hour, paid weekly via Stripe Connect
Independent contractor engagement (classified as “at-will”)
Available to candidates in the U.S., UK, Canada, Europe, and East Asia