Junior Investment Analyst (Buy-Side)
Mercor • Remote • Posted 4 days ago
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About this Role
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.
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Why Join
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) 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 We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
- 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
- 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
- CFA Level I/II candidate
- Exposure to public equities or asset management
- Experience with data analysis tools (Python, SQL)
- 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
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
Compensation Analysis
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. Conduct equity and macroeconomic research across sectors
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