Quantitative Finance Expert

$150 / hr

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Posted by Mercor

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About the Role

Mercor is partnering with a leading AI research lab to train frontier models on rigorous quantitative reasoning. We're hiring Quantitative Finance Experts to evaluate and compare model outputs on challenging finance problems, helping shape how the next generation of AI reasons about markets, derivatives, and risk.

Your experience in quantitative modeling, derivatives pricing, and statistical analysis will ensure each evaluation is accurate, precise, and grounded in real-world financial reasoning.

What You'll Do

Compare two AI-generated responses to the same prompt and decide which one is better
Work from the provided input files and read each model's reasoning / thought process to inform your judgment
Clearly explain why one output outperforms the other, citing methodological soundness, correctness, and quality of quantitative reasoning
Provide written feedback the research team uses to improve model behavior
Participate in onboarding and specialty calibration sessions

You're a Good Fit If You

Have 2+ years of professional experience in quantitative finance (hedge fund, quant trading, derivatives, risk, or equity research)
Hold an advanced degree (MS/PhD) in a quantitative field such as Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or Economics - or equivalent industry experience
Are comfortable programming in Python (NumPy/pandas) for modeling and analysis
Demonstrate excellent written communication with high attention to detail

Role Highlights

Flexible workload: 10–20 hours per week
Role starts immediately; applications reviewed on a rolling basis

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Contract and Payment Terms

You will be engaged as an independent contractor.
This is a fully remote role that can be completed on your own schedule.
Projects can be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance.
Your work at Mercor will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution.
Payments are weekly on Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.
Please note: We are unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time.

About Mercor

Mercor partners with leading AI labs and enterprises to train frontier models using human expertise. You will work on projects that focus on training and enhancing AI systems. You will be paid competitively, collaborate with leading researchers, and help shape the next generation of AI systems in your area of expertise.

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