Mercor

Junior Investment Analyst - Remote

United States remote Entry $105 - $105
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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).

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I am interested in the Junior Investment Analyst - Remote role because I can bring practical experience in Data Analysis, Excel and MySQL, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Mercor needs from this hire.

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