[Hiring] Quantitative Finance Specialist @Mercor

Role Description

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. The position is for a Quantitative Finance Expert on a contract basis, with a compensation of $150/hour, remote location, and a commitment of 10–20 hours/week.

• Evaluate and compare AI-generated responses on finance problems to shape model reasoning.
• Analyze input files and assess each model's reasoning to inform your judgment.
• Clearly explain why one output outperforms the other, focusing on methodological soundness and quantitative reasoning.
• Provide written feedback to the research team to improve model behavior.
• Participate in onboarding and specialty calibration sessions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in quantitative finance (hedge fund, quant trading, derivatives, risk, or equity research).
• Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or Economics, or equivalent industry experience.
• Proficiency in Python (NumPy/pandas) for modeling and analysis.
• Excellent written communication with high attention to detail.

Requirements

• Immediate start; applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

Application Process

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: Interview Process
• For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected]
• Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.