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: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected] PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. ,

Author and verify complex economics and finance questions with detailed step-by-step solutions and academic references. Rate question difficulty and provide plausible distractors for multiple-choice formats.

Requires a PhD or doctoral candidacy in Economics or Finance, though a Master's degree may be considered for exceptional candidates. Must possess strong graduate-level quantitative skills and excellent written English.

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• Economic Theory
• Quantitative Methods
• Financial Modeling
• Academic Research
• Technical Writing
• Chain-of-Thought Reasoning
• Content Creation
• Verification
• English Proficiency

• Finance & Accounting
• Science & Research
• Education
• Consulting
• Data & Analytics

Minimum education

Master’s degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Sep 14, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

10 hours per week

Location requirements

Country, Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area

Seniority

Not Applicable