Consulting Specialist — Excel Dataset Creation
Job Summary
Role Overview
Mercor is partnering with a cutting-edge AI research initiative to generate high-quality Excel-based training data for financial modeling. Were seeking experienced finance specialists with deep Excel expertise to help synthesize realistic structurally complex spreadsheets across key financial domains. This short-term project-based engagement offers a unique opportunity to contribute domain knowledge to frontier model development.
Key Responsibilities
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Write detailed prompts describing complex consulting workflows for synthetic Excel generation
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Review and validate AI-generated spreadsheets for logical accuracy and formula structure
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Refine models to ensure clean layout dynamic interdependencies and correct formatting
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Contribute examples such as market sizing models cost-benefit analyses standalone costing and pricing strategy tools
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Deliver formula-rich professional-grade Excel files with clear input-calculation separation
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You will be given access to State-of-the-Art AI Agent that help you created advanced excels!!
Ideal Qualifications
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3 years of experience in management consulting strategy
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Proficiency in Microsoft Excel especially in building analytical models and dashboards
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Strong familiarity with frameworks used in consulting (e.g. cost modeling TAM analysis)
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Attention to detail and ability to assess complex interrelated formulas
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Experience creating or working with Excel models in client-facing or internal strategy projects
More About the Opportunity
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Remote and asynchronous contributors set their own schedule
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Expected time commitment: 10h/week
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Project duration: 1 week (with possibility for extension)
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Target volume: 20 unique high-complexity Excel files in 1 week.
Compensation & Contract Terms
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$70/h
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Payments issued weekly for accepted deliverables
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Independent contractor arrangement
Application Process
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Submit your resume to express interest
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Candidates may be asked to complete a short Excel task as part of the evaluation
About Mercor
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Mercor is a talent marketplace that connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations
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Our investors include Benchmark General Catalyst Adam DAngelo Larry Summers and Jack Dorsey
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Thousands of professionals across law engineering finance and research have joined Mercor to work on frontier projects shaping the next era of AI