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Junior Investment Analyst (Buy-Side)

Mercor
Remote contract remote mid

$105 – $105/hr

Job Description

We are hiring a Junior Investment Analyst to support an AI Lab building next-generation financial intelligence systems. In this role, you will contribute to training and evaluating AI models by applying fundamental investment thinking, financial analysis, and market reasoning.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct equity and macroeconomic research across sectors
  • Build and interpret financial models (DCF, comps, scenario analysis)
  • Analyze earnings reports, filings, and market data
  • Assist in generating investment theses and risk assessments
  • Evaluate AI-generated outputs for financial accuracy and reasoning quality
  • Collaborate with senior experts to refine model outputs and datasets

Requirements

  • 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

Nice to Have

  • CFA Level I/II candidate
  • Exposure to public equities or asset management
  • Experience with data analysis tools (Python, SQL)

Why Join

  • Work at the intersection of finance and cutting-edge AI
  • Flexible, project-based engagement (10–20 hrs/week typical)
  • Collaborate with top-tier investors and researchers

About Mercor

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