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: Retail Investment Research Specialist (Individual Investor Focus) Type: Contract Compensation: $105–$200/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 10–20 hours/week Role Responsibilities • Research stocks, sectors, and market trends using publicly available and professional tools such as TradingView and financial news. • Formulate and articulate investment theses, including entry/exit reasoning, catalysts, and risks. • Analyze price movements and market events, distinguishing between noise and meaningful signals. • Evaluate AI-generated insights for clarity, usefulness, and accuracy. • Provide feedback on whether outputs improve decision confidence or create confusion. • Simulate real-world investor workflows, including idea discovery, validation, and portfolio monitoring. Qualifications Must-Have • Active participation in public markets (equities, ETFs, or similar instruments). • Demonstrated habit of researching and tracking investments independently. • Ability to explain why a stock is moving or whether a move matters. • Strong intuition for market sentiment, narratives, and behavioral patterns. • Comfort using platforms such as Reddit , X (Twitter) , Google Finance , Yahoo Finance , TradingView , or similar. • Clear written communication skills and ability to express investment reasoning. Preferred • Experience using advanced tools like Bloomberg or Capital IQ . • Familiarity with technical analysis, financial statements, or macroeconomic indicators. • Prior experience documenting trades, theses, or investment outcomes. 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.