INVESTMENT RESEARCH ANALYST

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 Resources & Support • For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/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.