
Investment Banking Specialist / Portfolio Manager ( $100 – $150/hr ) Remote EU
Posted Today by GroRapid Labs
£150 Per hour
Outside
Remote
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: This role seeks experienced finance professionals to support AI system development with strong financial reasoning. It is a remote, part-time contract position ideal for candidates with backgrounds in investment banking or private equity. The position requires a minimum commitment of 20 hours per week and offers a competitive hourly rate. Candidates will undergo a selection process that includes interviews and assessments to evaluate their financial expertise.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the development of AI systems with robust financial reasoning.
- Work asynchronously and manage your own schedule.
- Commit to a minimum of 20 hours per week.
- Participate in a selection process including interviews and assessments.
- Engage in financial modeling exercises to demonstrate applied financial skills.
Key Skills:
- 2+ years of experience in M&A, restructuring investment banking, or private equity.
- Experience in venture capital, corporate FP&A, or project finance.
- Strong understanding of core finance and accounting principles.
- Experience with major financial transactions such as M&A or IPOs.
- Ability to work independently in a remote setting.
Salary (Rate): £150 hourly
City: London Area
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Finance
Job Title: Finance Expert
Type: Hourly Contract | Location: Remote (US, UK, Canada, Europe)
Compensation: $150/hour | Schedule: Minimum 20 hours/week
About the Role
A research project with a leading foundational model AI lab is seeking experienced finance professionals to support the development of AI systems with robust financial reasoning. This is a remote, part-time contract role, ideal for candidates with a background in investment banking, private equity, or similar financial domains.
You’re a Good Fit If You:
Have 2+ years of experience at a top firm in M&A, restructuring investment banking, or private equity (Optional)
Have experience in:
- Venture capital or growth equity
- Corporate FP&A
- Infrastructure / energy project finance
- Real estate acquisitions or REITs
- SaaS finance
Have worked on major financial transactions (e.g., M&A, IPOs)
Have a strong understanding of core finance and accounting principles
Role Details
Fully asynchronous and remote – work on your own schedule
Minimum commitment: 20 hours per week
Initial contract duration: 2 months, with potential for extension
High-quality contributors may be prioritized for future projects
Selection Process
~10-minute behavioral interview about previous deal experience
<30-minute technical assessment to evaluate financial knowledge
One paid 2-hour modeling exercise to assess applied financial skills
Compensation & Legal Status
$150/hour, paid weekly via Stripe Connect
You will be classified as an “at-will” independent contractor