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Consulting Expert at Mercor
posted 9 months agoConsulting Expert | $80–180/hr | Remote Worldwide
Mercor is partnering with a leading AI lab to engage experienced management consulting professionals on a project basis. Help shape the future of AI by translating real-world consulting workflows into clear tasks, datasets, and evaluation criteria that improve AI reasoning and problem-solving capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Break down end-to-end consulting workflows (problem structuring, analysis, synthesis) into task specifications and evaluation rubrics
- Review, edit, and benchmark AI-generated outputs including market analyses, strategy decks, operating models, and written recommendations
- Create high-quality reference examples (issue trees, analyses, slides) that reflect real consulting standards
- Identify gaps, errors, and weak assumptions in AI outputs; document failure modes and improvement guidelines
- Collaborate asynchronously with researchers and contractors using shared documents and clear written feedback
Ideal Qualifications
- 2+ years of consulting experience at a top-tier management consulting firm or well-regarded boutique
- Strong familiarity with core consulting workflows, including problem definition, hypothesis-driven analysis, and executive-level synthesis
- Excellent collaboration, written communication, and structured-thinking skills
- Advanced PowerPoint and Excel proficiency; comfort with market sizing, financial/operating analysis, and qualitative research
About the Opportunity
- Expected commitment: 10+ hours per week
- Deliverables-driven work with clear success criteria
- Support team available for inquiries and best-practice guidance
- Flexible, asynchronous collaboration
Application Process
Submit a brief resume or LinkedIn profile highlighting your consulting background and functional expertise. Complete a short skills questionnaire; a time-boxed exercise may be used to scope fit. Mercor will review and follow up with next steps and additional project details.
How to apply for this role
- Upload your resume — keep it up-to-date and in English. Mercor will auto-fill your profile from it.
- Complete the AI interview — a 15-minute conversation about your experience. Be ready to discuss specific projects and challenges you've solved.
- Submit your application — only about 20% of applicants finish all the steps, so completing yours puts you well ahead.