Equity Research Associate (Remote | Part-Time | $90 –$120/hr)

Finance Expert (Investment Banking or Private Equity) Hourly Contract | Remote | $150 per hour 1. Role Overview Mercor is recruiting Investment Banking and Private Equity Experts based in the U.S., UK, Canada, Europe, Singapore, Dubai, or Australia for a research collaboration with a leading foundational AI lab. This role is ideal for finance professionals with real deal execution experience who are comfortable building financial models from scratch and applying deep capital markets expertise to structured AI training tasks. This is a fully asynchronous, part-time contract where you can contribute on your own schedule and deliver highly realistic financial work products reflective of real on-desk execution. 2. Key Responsibilities • Build financial models from scratch, mirroring real-world on-desk work • Evaluate, refine, or structure financial data and modeling outputs for AI research • Identify assumptions, drivers, sensitivities, and valuation logic • Produce high-quality written outputs reflecting domain expertise • Work independently while adhering to structured task formats and timelines 3. Ideal Qualifications • 2+ years of full-time experience at a top-tier investment bank or private equity firm • Demonstrated hands-on deal execution experience (academic experience does not qualify) • Ability to replicate real modeling work with rigor and precision • Exceptional communication, analytical reasoning, and financial modeling skills • Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently 4. More About the Opportunity • Fully remote and asynchronous — work around your existing schedule • Expected commitment: 20+ hours per week • Contract duration: through end of January, with the possibility of extension • Strong performance increases eligibility for future high-paying projects with Mercor 5. Vetting & Qualification Process • Behavioral interview (~10 minutes) to discuss prior deal work • Technical assessment (< 30 minutes) evaluating financial expertise and modeling competence 6. Compensation & Contract • $150 per hour • Independent contractor engagement • Payments made via Stripe Connect ⚡ PS: Mercor reviews applications daily. Please complete your interview and onboarding steps to be considered for this opportunity. ⚡ Apply tot his job