FINANCE EXPERT - FULLY REMOTE | UPTO $98/HR

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: Applied Economics & Finance Benchmark Specialist Type: Contract Compensation: $77–$98/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 10+ hours/week Role Responsibilities • Author original economics and finance questions that test deep conceptual understanding. • Ensure questions are unambiguous, self-contained, and precisely defined. • Rate each question's difficulty: Medium, Hard, or Expert. • Provide 1 correct answer and 9 plausible but subtly incorrect alternatives. • Write step-by-step Chain-of-Thought solutions in markdown format. • Supply 1–5 academic references per question from reputable sources. • For verification tasks: flag issues with clarity, completeness, precision, or solvability and justify any edits made. Qualifications Must-Have • PhD or doctoral candidate in Economics , Finance , or a closely related field. • Master's degree considered for candidates with exceptional depth in a specific subdomain. • Strong command of graduate-level economic theory, quantitative methods, and financial modeling. • Excellent written English and ability to express complex ideas clearly and concisely. Preferred • Experience with academic research, CFA/CPA certification , or financial industry expertise. 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.