Equity Research Expert | $120/hr Remote
Overview
Mercor is seeking experienced equity research professionals based in the US or Canada to contribute to a short-term research initiative with a top-tier AI lab. You’ll apply your analytical skills to extract and interpret data from public SEC filings, delivering insights that help train or validate AI models. This is a remote, hourly contract role requiring a minimum commitment of 10 hours per week for at least four weeks.
What You'll Do5
- 1Research and analyze publicly traded companies by reviewing annual reports, 10-Ks, 10-Qs, and other SEC filings.
- 2Extract key financial metrics, business segment data, and qualitative disclosures to support AI model development.
- 3Summarize your findings in a structured format, ensuring accuracy and adherence to project guidelines.
- 4Collaborate with the project team to clarify data points and refine extraction methodologies as needed.
- 5Meet weekly hour commitments and deliver consistent, high-quality outputs within agreed deadlines.
Requirements4
- 1At least 2 years of professional experience in equity research at a well-known investment bank, asset manager, or independent research firm.
- 2Proven hands-on ability to locate, interpret, and extract data from public SEC filings (e.g., EDGAR).
- 3Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently in a remote, deadline-driven environment.
- 4Legal authorization to work in the United States or Canada (no visa sponsorship available).
Who Should Apply
This opportunity is ideal for a former or current equity research analyst who enjoys digging into financial documents and has a knack for transforming raw filing data into clean, usable information. You should be comfortable with repetitive yet precise tasks and eager to contribute to an AI training project that relies on your domain expertise. If you can commit 10+ hours per week for at least one month and deliver reliable work, you’ll be a strong fit.
Salary Insight
Compensation is $120.00 per hour, paid on an hourly basis for all approved work. No additional benefits are mentioned.
Application Tip
When applying, highlight specific examples of SEC filing analysis you’ve performed — such as extracting segment revenue or reconciling footnote disclosures. A brief walkthrough of your experience with EDGAR or similar databases will strengthen your candidacy.
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