Finance Expert - Fully Remote | Upto $98/hr

About the job Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Peter Thiel , Adam D'Angelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey .

Position: Applied Economics & Finance Benchmark Specialist Type: Contract Compensation: $77–$98/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 10+ hours/week Role Responsibilities Author original economics and finance questions that test deep conceptual understanding.

Ensure questions are unambiguous, self-contained, and precisely defined. Rate each question's difficulty: Medium, Hard, or Expert. Provide 1 correct answer and 9 plausible but subtly incorrect alternatives. Write step-by-step Chain-of-Thought solutions in markdown format.

Supply 1–5 academic references per question from reputable sources. For verification tasks: flag issues with clarity, completeness, precision, or solvability and justify any edits made.

Qualifications

Must-Have PhD or doctoral candidate in Economics , Finance , or a closely related field. Master's degree considered for candidates with exceptional depth in a specific subdomain. Strong command of graduate-level economic theory, quantitative methods, and financial modeling.

Excellent written English and ability to express complex ideas clearly and concisely. Preferred Experience with academic research, CFA/CPA certification , or financial industry expertise.

Application Process

(Takes 20–30 mins to complete) Upload resume AI interview based on your resume Submit form Resources & Support For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: For any help or support, reach out to: PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. Originally posted on Himalayas