Investment Banking Specialist

Investment Banking Specialist

Posted 6 days ago by Mercor

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Negotiable
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Remote
United Kingdom
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Accounting Artificial Intelligence Banking Basic Accounting Principles Equity and Debt Finance Financial Analytics Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Initial Public Offering Investment Banking Investments Mergers And Acquisitions Private Equity Project Finance Software as a Service (SaaS) Venture Capital

Summary: Mercor is seeking Finance Experts based in the U.S., UK, Canada, or Europe for a research project with a leading AI lab. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of experience in investment banking or private equity, with optional experience in various finance sectors. The role is fully asynchronous, requiring a commitment of at least 20 hours per week for a contract expected to last at least 2 months. Successful contributions may lead to future project opportunities with Mercor.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Facilitate major financial transactions such as M&A and IPOs.
  • Demonstrate a strong understanding of core finance and accounting principles.
  • Commit to at least 20 hours of work per week.
  • Participate in a behavioral interview and a technical assessment as part of the vetting process.
  • Log hours worked for weekly payment via Stripe Connect.

Key Skills:

  • At least 2 years of experience in investment banking or private equity.
  • Optional experience in venture capital, corporate FP&A, infrastructure/energy project finance, real estate acquisitions, or SaaS finance.
  • Strong understanding of finance and accounting principles.
  • Experience in facilitating major financial transactions.

Salary (Rate): £150.00 hourly

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Finance

Detailed Description From Employer:

Mercor is recruiting U.S./UK/Canada/Europe-based Finance Experts for a research project with a leading foundational model AI lab. You are a good fit if you:

  • Have at least 2 years of experience working at top firms in investment banking or private equity and (optionally) experience in the following
    • Venture capital or growth equity
    • Corporate FP&A
    • Infrastructure / energy project-finance
    • Real estate acquisitions or REITs
    • SaaS Finance
  • Have been involved in facilitating major financial transactions (M&A, IPO, etc.)
  • Have a strong understanding of core principles in finance and accounting

Here are more details about the role:

  • The work is fully asynchronous and can be done around your schedule
  • You must be able to commit at least 20 hours per week for this role
  • This contract is expected to last at least 2 months with potential to be extended depending on quality of work and engagement
  • Successful contributions increase the odds that you are selected on future projects with Mercor

The vetting process involves:

  • ~10 minute behavioral interview asking about previous deals you’ve worked on
  • Technical assessment ( < 30 minutes) evaluating financial expertise
  • One paid assessment administered by the client post-offer

With respect to pay and legal status:

  • This role will pay $150/hour
  • We will pay you out at the end of each week via Stripe Connect based on the number of hours you log
  • You will be classified as an “at-will” contractor to Mercor

Please note that we cannot currently support H1-B or STEM OPT status candidates

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

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