Financial Forecaster

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 7 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

1. Role Overview

Mercor is partnering with a leading AI lab on a frontier research project involving elite superforecasters and domain specialists. Were seeking quantitative finance expertsparticularly those with backgrounds in trading asset management or statistical modelingto contribute high-quality financial forecasts and structured reasoning. This engagement offers a unique opportunity to collaborate on improving AI prediction systems through data-driven insight.

2. Key Responsibilities

Generate probabilistic forecasts on financial markets instruments and macro indicators
Document quantitative reasoning models and relevant assumptions
Analyze historical data and identify signals across asset classes
Calibrate predictions with peers across economics and finance domains
Contribute to the refinement of forecasting methodologies and inputs

3. Ideal Qualifications

Background in quantitative finance trading economics or data science
Experience with financial forecasting trading strategies or market modeling
Familiarity with tools like Python R or Excel for data analysis and backtesting
Participation in forecasting competitions (e.g. Numerai QuantConnect) a plus
Strong written communication and analytical skills

4. More About the Opportunity

Remote and asynchronous work on your own schedule
Expected commitment: 1020 hours/week

5. Compensation & Contract Terms

$105140/hour for U.S.-based applicants
Youll be classified as an independent contractor

6. Application Process

Submit your Mercor profile or resume to get started
Youll complete a brief form
Well follow up within a few days with next steps

7. About Mercor

Mercor is a talent marketplace that connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations
Our investors include Benchmark General Catalyst Adam DAngelo Larry Summers and Jack Dorsey
Thousands of professionals across domains like law creatives engineering and research have joined Mercor to work on frontier projects shaping the next era of AI

1. Role Overview Mercor is partnering with a leading AI lab on a frontier research project involving elite superforecasters and domain specialists. Were seeking quantitative finance expertsparticularly those with backgrounds in trading asset management or statistical modelingto contribute high-quali...