Finance Tutor

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This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more.Role DescriptionMercor is partnering with a leading AI research organization to engage professionals with advanced expertise in finance. Thisfull-timeopportunity focuses on training and refining cutting-edge AI systems through expert financial analysis, annotation, and evaluation.As an AI Tutor – Finance Specialist, you will leverage your deep financial knowledge to improve model understanding in domains such as investment analysis, equities, commodities, derivatives, fixed income, forex, real estate, and accounting. Your expertise will help ensure models reason accurately and coherently about financial data, market behavior, and economic principles.Key Responsibilities• Use proprietary tools to annotate, evaluate, and refine AI-generated outputs across complex financial topics• Apply financial reasoning to critique and improve model performance in areas such as valuation, portfolio construction, taxation, and accounting• Collaborate with technical teams to optimize annotation workflows and data evaluation methods• Engage in structured data collection through text, audio, or video tasks as part of model training• Interpret and execute evolving task instructions with precision and independent judgment• Maintain consistently high-quality analytical and written outputs across all assignmentsQualifications• Master’s degree, PhD, or equivalent professional experience in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related discipline• Professional background as an investment analyst, portfolio or wealth manager, or financial consultant• Strong familiarity with major financial databases such as Bloomberg, Reuters, and SEC filings• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English• Proven ability to analyze, interpret, and explain complex financial data clearly• Demonstrated interest in AI technology and innovation within financePreferred Backgrounds• CFA Charterholder or CPA certification• Academic or publication record in finance or economics• Teaching, tutoring, or academic experience in finance-related subjects• Corporate accounting or risk management experienceMore About the Opportunity• Remote or in-person (Palo Alto, CA); in-office requires 5 days per week. Remote positions require strong self-motivation• Initial training: 9:00am–5:30pm PST for two weeks, then local timezone• Personal computer must be a Chromebook, Mac (macOS 11+), or Windows 10+ device• Reliable smartphone access required• U.S.-based applicants must reside outside of Wyoming and IllinoisCompensation & Benefits• $45–100 per hour, depending on experience, education, and location• International pay rates available upon request• Full-time position with location-based benefits

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