Consulting Expert at Mercor

Consulting 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.