Job description
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: Financial Professional
Type:Contract
Compensation:$100–$200/hour
Location:Remote
Role Responsibilities
Review AI-generated outputs across a range of finance topics to ensure accuracy and relevance.
Verify figures and rules against authoritative sources, including conducting quantitative checks.
Assess financial reasoning and provide structured feedback to improve model performance.
Collaborate with researchers to assess and enhance AI model performance.
Work independently and asynchronously with flexible scheduling to meet project goals.
Qualifications
Must-Have
U.S.-based finance professional with a recognized credential — CPA, EA, CFP, or CFA.
2+ years in a substantive finance role (tax, financial planning, analysis, IB/PE, or advisory).
Demonstrated ability to verify figures and rules against authoritative sources.
Strong quantitative verification skills — able to independently recompute a stated figure.
Comfort checking rules in unfamiliar systems against official sources.
Compensation & Legal
Independent contractor engagement.
Paid weekly via Stripe Connect.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
Submit your resume to begin.
Complete a short form outlining your credential and finance background.
Mercor will follow up with qualified applicants.
Resources & Support
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PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
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Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.