Quantitative Research Analyst | Upto $125/hr Part-time

About the jobMercor 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.Position: Quantitative Finance Expert Type:Contract Compensation:$115–$125/hour Location:Remote Commitment:20 hours/weekRole ResponsibilitiesAuthor and review technical tasks for evaluating AI model performance in quantitative finance.Produce original problem sets using payoff diagrams, risk charts, return distributions, and time-series plots.Write reference solutions and apply structured quality checks to ensure accuracy.Annotate tasks to improve AI model outputs and strengthen reasoning.Collaborate with AI research teams to enhance training data quality.Work independently and asynchronously with a flexible schedule.QualificationsMust-HavePhD in Finance, Financial Economics, or Mathematical Finance, orMS in Quantitative Finance or Financial Engineering with 3+ years experience, orBA/BS in Finance, Math, or Econ with 5+ years experience.Working fluency in at least two of: asset pricing, derivatives, stochastic calculus, risk management, portfolio theory.Comfortable with payoff diagrams, risk charts, return distributions, and time-series plots.Clear technical writing; able to articulate reasoning step-by-step.Compensation & LegalHourly contractorApplication Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)Upload resumeAI interview based on your resumeSubmit formResources & SupportFor details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcomeFor any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.comPS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.Originally posted on Himalayas