[Hiring] Financial Forecaster @Mercor

Role Description

Mercor is partnering with a leading AI lab on a frontier research project involving elite superforecasters and domain specialists. We’re seeking quantitative finance experts—particularly those with backgrounds in trading, asset management, or statistical modeling—to contribute high-quality financial forecasts and structured reasoning. This engagement offers a unique opportunity to collaborate on improving AI prediction systems through data-driven insight.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate probabilistic forecasts on financial markets, instruments, and macro indicators
• Document quantitative reasoning, models, and relevant assumptions
• Analyze historical data and identify signals across asset classes
• Calibrate predictions with peers across economics and finance domains
• Contribute to the refinement of forecasting methodologies and inputs

Qualifications

• Background in quantitative finance, trading, economics, or data science
• Experience with financial forecasting, trading strategies, or market modeling
• Familiarity with tools like Python, R, or Excel for data analysis and backtesting
• Participation in forecasting competitions (e.g., Numerai, QuantConnect) a plus
• Strong written communication and analytical skills

Requirements

• Remote and asynchronous — work on your own schedule
• Expected commitment: ~10–20 hours/week

Compensation & Contract Terms

• $105–140/hour for U.S.-based applicants
• You’ll be classified as an independent contractor

Application Process

• Submit your Mercor profile or resume to get started
• You’ll complete a brief form
• We’ll follow up within a few days with next steps

Company Description

• Mercor is a talent marketplace that connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations
• Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey
• Thousands of professionals across domains like law, creatives, engineering, and research have joined Mercor to work on frontier projects shaping the next era of AI