Quantitative Finance Expert - Derivatives

About The Job
Mercor 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: $150/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10–20 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
Evaluate and compare AI-generated responses to finance problems to shape model reasoning.
Analyze model outputs using quantitative modeling, derivatives pricing, and statistical analysis.
Provide structured feedback to improve model behavior and outputs.
Collaborate with research teams to ensure methodological soundness and quality.
Participate in onboarding and specialty calibration sessions.
Qualifications
Must-Have
2+ years of experience in quantitative finance (hedge fund, quant trading, derivatives, risk, or equity research).
Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or Economics.
Proficiency in Python (NumPy/pandas) for modeling and analysis.
Excellent written communication with high attention to detail.
Start Date
Immediately; applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
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Resources & Support
For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
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