Finance Specialist
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Compensation: $65 - $90 per hour
Join a cutting-edge AI research initiative and help shape the next generation of Large Language Models. We are seeking experienced Finance Specialists with deep domain expertise and hands-on experience evaluating AI model outputs using structured rubrics. In this role, you will apply your financial knowledge and professional judgment to improve AI systems by designing high-quality finance tasks, creating reference solutions, and assessing model performance against rigorous evaluation standards.
This is a fully remote, independent contractor opportunity requiring a commitment of at least 35 hours per week during weekdays.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
• Partner with research and engineering teams to improve AI models' understanding of financial reasoning, analysis, and decision-making.
• Design challenging, real-world finance tasks covering a broad range of financial concepts and business scenarios.
• Develop accurate, well-reasoned reference solutions based on industry best practices and professional expertise.
• Evaluate AI-generated outputs using structured scoring rubrics, providing detailed written feedback on technical accuracy, reasoning quality, and financial judgment.
• Create and refine evaluation frameworks, quality standards, and scoring guidelines for finance-related tasks.
• Collaborate with fellow subject matter experts to ensure consistency, reliability, and high-quality training data.
• Help identify knowledge gaps and recommend improvements that enhance AI performance across finance use cases.
Required Qualifications
• 8+ years of professional experience in finance, including one or more of the following areas:
• Investment Banking
• Asset Management
• Corporate Finance
• Financial Advisory
• Experience gained at a recognized, high-performing financial institution, consulting firm, or equivalent organization.
• Mandatory: Prior hands-on experience evaluating LLM/AI model outputs using structured rubrics or scoring frameworks. Applicants should clearly describe this experience in their application.
• Demonstrated career progression through increasing levels of responsibility.
• Ability to commit at least 35 hours per week during weekdays.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial reasoning skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities with exceptional attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience developing financial models, valuation analyses, investment recommendations, or strategic financial planning.
• Familiarity with AI evaluation methodologies, human-in-the-loop review processes, or data quality programs.
• Experience designing evaluation frameworks, quality assurance processes, or structured review systems.
• Background mentoring analysts, reviewing complex financial work, or leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Interest in applying financial expertise to emerging AI technologies.
Role Details
• Employment Type: Independent Contractor
• Work Arrangement: Fully Remote
• Schedule: Minimum 35 hours per week during weekdays
• Project Duration: Based on business requirements and performance, with opportunities for extension
Equal Opportunity
We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
Contract & Payment Terms
• You will be engaged as an independent contractor.
• This is a fully remote opportunity that can be completed on your own schedule.
• Projects may be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on business needs and performance.
• Your work will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution.
• Payments are made weekly via Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.
• Please note: We are unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time.
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