Private Equity Associate

Company Introduction

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.

Role Overview

Position: Finance Expert – Contract, Remote
Commitment: At least 20 hours per week until December
Join a research project with a leading foundational model AI lab.

Contribute your finance expertise to cutting-edge AI research.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with AI researchers on finance-related projects

Provide insights from investment banking or private equity

Utilize experience in restructuring, PIPE, IPO modeling, or derivatives
Apply knowledge in biotech, gaming, telecom, media, or transportation sectors

Complete assessments to demonstrate financial modeling skills

Requirements / Qualifications
Must-Have Qualifications
At least 2 years of experience in top firms within investment banking or private equity
Experience in product or coverage groups such as restructuring, PIPE, IPO modeling, or derivatives
Ability to commit at least 20 hours per week

Engagement Details

Compensation: $150/hour
Payment: Weekly via Stripe Connect
Contract Type: At-will contractor
Schedule: Fully asynchronous
Authorization: Cannot support H1-B or STEM OPT status candidates

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