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Finance Research Expert

30–85/hr

Remote

contract

20 openings

Posted November 2, 2026

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Listing checked November 15, 2026 · pay as published by micro1

Key details

Pay: $30–85/hr
Location: Remote
Job type: contract
Openings: 20
Posted: November 2, 2026

Overview

Finance Research Experts create answerable questions about real US public companies, then verify the answers against filings and investor relations materials and test whether current AI models get them wrong. The work draws on SEC filings and US GAAP, including detailed tables, footnotes, and comparisons across document versions. This is a remote contractor role open worldwide. Each task takes about 4 to 8 hours; the application process includes a short finance interview, experience review, and a reviewed first task for selected applicants.

What You'll Do7

Write questions that require locating specific figures in 10-K, 10-Q, or 8-K filings, proxy statements, earnings releases, or investor presentations.
Develop questions that compare documents with conflicting figures, such as original and restated amounts or adjusted and reported results.
Check fiscal periods and document versions, including whether a filing has a later amended version.
Test each question against current AI models and retain questions the models answer incorrectly.
Revise questions when the wording could support more than one valid answer.
Provide a resume and short profile when applying, then complete a brief interview about US filings and financial reporting. No preparation or written exercise is required for the interview.
If selected, review the project guidelines and complete an initial task for review before continuing.

Requirements8

Hands-on experience working with US filings in at least one relevant area, such as equity research or investment analysis covering US companies.
Relevant experience may come from investment banking or corporate development, including M&A or equity capital markets and work with deal filings, prospectuses, ownership history, or subsidiary structures.
Relevant experience may come from credit or restructuring analysis involving credit agreements, bond terms, or bankruptcy filings.
Relevant experience may come from SEC reporting or audit, including Big 4 audit or corporate reporting work with restatements, footnotes, and changes across filings.
Relevant experience may come from corporate law or due diligence, including securities law, KYC, or investigations that trace entities, executives, and related parties across records.
Hands-on experience reading US SEC filings and familiarity with US GAAP.
Comfort reading long filings, including footnotes and tables.
Clear written English.

Who Should Apply

Candidates with hands-on experience in US company filings, financial reporting, investment analysis, credit, audit, or due diligence will be well suited to this work. The role calls for careful reading of complex records and clear written English.

Salary Insight

The compensation field lists $30 to $85 per hour, while the role description lists $30 to $60 per hour. The posted rate is therefore inconsistent; confirm the applicable range during the hiring process.

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This role · as published

$30–85/hr

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Typical pay · estimated

$92/hour

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Most Finance & Accounting roles pay $65–$115 per hour. This role's pay sits below that range.

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