Mercor · Finance & specialist

Junior Investment Analyst (Buy-Side) - review AI outputs in your specialty

Listed on Mercor as “Junior Investment Analyst (Buy-Side)”

$105/hrRemoteContractPaid in USD

What this actually is

You bring your specialist expertise to AI evaluation. The shape of the work varies but the pattern is the same: review outputs, rate quality, write prompts, flag errors. The platform title (Junior Investment Analyst (Buy-Side)) reflects the rate band and the expertise required, not the day-to-day work.

Can you do this on your visa?

F-2 / F-4 / F-5 / F-6: open. E-1 to E-7: needs concurrent-employment permit. D-2 / D-4 students: S-3 permit, 20 hr/week cap. D-10 / D-8: case by case.

Korean tax on USD income

First 5 years in Korea: foreign-source income only taxed if remitted into Korea. After year 5: worldwide income. Full tax guide.

Original posting from Mercor

We are hiring a Junior Investment Analyst to support an AI Lab building next-generation financial intelligence systems. In this role, you will contribute to training and evaluating AI models by applying fundamental investment thinking, financial analysis, and market reasoning.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct equity and macroeconomic research across sectors

Build and interpret financial models (DCF, comps, scenario analysis)

Analyze earnings reports, filings, and market data

Assist in generating investment theses and risk assessments

Evaluate AI-generated outputs for financial accuracy and reasoning quality

Collaborate with senior experts to refine model outputs and datasets

Requirements

1-3 years of experience in investment banking, equity research, or buy-side roles

Strong understanding of financial statements and valuation techniques

Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with financial modeling

Clear written and verbal communication skills

High attention to detail and analytical rigor

Nice to Have

CFA Level I/II candidate

Exposure to public equities or asset management

Experience with data analysis tools (Python, SQL)

Why Join

Work at the intersection of finance and cutting-edge AI

Flexible, project-based engagement (10-20 hrs/week typical)

Collaborate with top-tier investors and researchers

Quoted from Mercor’s public listing on 2026-06-02. We don’t edit platform copy; honest framing is in the title and the “what this actually is” block above.