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Finance Model Prompt Evaluator

Mercor β€’ Remote β€’ Posted 22 days ago

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$70/task

Posted

22d ago

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About this Role

Role Overview

We are seeking expert finance and economics professionals to author and verify high-quality open-ended prompts for AI model evaluation. You will craft and review challenging, unambiguous financial analysis problems across core subdomains, assessing AI reasoning quality and helping establish rigorous evaluation standards for frontier language models.

Role Overview

Authoring Task

Verification Task

Financial Analysis Subdomains Covered

Key Responsibilities

Ideal Qualifications

More About the Opportunity

Role Overview We are seeking expert finance and economics professionals to author and verify high-quality open-ended prompts for AI model evaluation. You will craft and review challenging, unambiguous financial analysis problems across core subdomains, assessing AI reasoning quality and helping establish rigorous evaluation standards for frontier language models. You will be assigned one of two task types: Authoring Task Create 5 original, open-ended prompts from your assigned subdomain at varying difficulty levels (undergraduate, advanced undergraduate, or graduate/professional). Prompts should require human judgment to evaluate the quality of the AI's response, such as quantitative analysis, risk modeling, or regulatory reasoning. Verification Task Review 5 authored prompts for clarity, scope alignment, difficulty accuracy, and uniqueness. Edit prompts and difficulty ratings where needed. Financial Analysis Subdomains Covered Quantitative Finance, Derivatives & Trading; Macroeconomics, Rates, FX & Sovereign Finance; Banking, Lending & Financial Institutions; Risk Management, ALM & Insurance; Wealth Management, Personal Finance, Digital & Alternative Assets; Real Estate, Infrastructure, Commodities & Tangible Assets; Regulation, Compliance, Tax & Cross-Border Structuring. Key Responsibilities - Author clear, unambiguous, open-ended financial prompts that elicit evaluable AI responses - Verify prompts are within the scope of the assigned subdomain and correctly rated for difficulty - Ensure all 5 prompts in a task are sufficiently distinct from one another with varying difficulty levels - Apply expert judgment to assess the depth and quality of financial reasoning required - Edit prompts and difficulty assignments where standards are not met Ideal Qualifications - Master's degree or higher in Finance, Economics, Financial Engineering, or a closely related field - 2–6 years of professional experience in financial services, investment banking, asset management, or a related field - Strong command of financial modeling, quantitative methods, and domain-specific regulatory frameworks - CFA, FRM, CPA, or equivalent professional certification is a strong plus - Excellent written English and ability to craft precise, well-scoped technical questions More About the Opportunity - Expected commitment: 10+ hours/week - Asynchronous, fully remote work We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Requirements

  • Must be eligible to work in Remote
  • Fluent proficiency in English (Written & Verbal)
  • Reliable high-speed internet connection
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
  • Demonstrated expertise in Finance

Eligible Languages

Fluent proficiency in English

English

Compensation Analysis

Work from anywhere, at any time. This fully remote position ($70/hr) breaks down geographic barriers, allowing you to earn US-competitive rates regardless of your local market. It is a perfect stepping stone for building a career in the data labeling and AI training ecosystem.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this for freelancers or full-time employees?

Both. Mercor tries to match you with clients who want long-term contractors. Unlike other platforms where you log in and grab small tasks, Mercor matches you with one company for a steady role (e.g., 'Python Tutor for 3 months').

I'm not comfortable on camera. Can I still apply?

No. The application requires a video interview with an AI avatar. The AI asks you questions about your resume, and the video is shared with potential clients to prove your communication skills.

Does it cost money to join?

No. You should never pay to join these platforms. Mercor makes money by charging the client a fee on top of your hourly rate.

Is this traditional consulting?

Not exactly. You act as a "Teacher" for advanced AI. Instead of client deliverables, you are given complex scenarios to evaluate. You grade the AI's logic, correct its hallucinations, and provide expert-level reasoning. Your job is to train the model to think like you do.

Why is the pay so high?

This role requires deep, verified expertise. General knowledge isn't enough; the model is specifically being trained on "edge cases"β€”the rare, difficult, or highly technical nuances that only a senior professional would know.

What is the workload like?

This is cognitive, deep work. Unlike simple data labeling, you might spend 45-60 minutes on a single task, researching citations or verifying complex calculations. Quality is prioritized over speed.

How soon will I start?

Important: Mercor is a talent marketplace, not a task queue. Applying puts you in a pool of candidates. You will only start working when a specific client (like a major AI lab) selects your profile. This matching process can take weeks.