Excel Dataset Creation Specialist at Mercor

Excel Dataset Specialist | $70/hr | Remote | ~10hrs/week

Mercor is partnering with a cutting-edge AI research initiative to generate high-quality Excel-based training data for financial modeling. This short-term, project-based engagement offers a unique opportunity for experienced finance specialists to contribute domain knowledge to frontier model development.

Role Overview

We're seeking finance professionals with deep Excel expertise to help synthesize realistic, structurally complex spreadsheets across key financial domains. You'll work with state-of-the-art AI agents to create advanced Excel models that will train next-generation AI systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Write detailed prompts describing complex consulting workflows for synthetic Excel generation
• Review and validate AI-generated spreadsheets for logical accuracy and formula structure
• Refine models to ensure clean layout, dynamic interdependencies, and correct formatting
• Create examples such as market sizing models, cost-benefit analyses, standalone costing, and pricing strategy tools
• Deliver formula-rich, professional-grade Excel files with clear input-calculation separation
• Target volume: 20 unique, high-complexity Excel files in 1 week

Ideal Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in management consulting or strategy roles
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, especially in building analytical models and dashboards
• Strong familiarity with consulting frameworks (e.g., cost modeling, TAM analysis)
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to assess complex interrelated formulas
• Experience creating or working with Excel models in client-facing or internal strategy projects

Project Details

• Remote and asynchronous—set your own schedule
• Expected time commitment: ~10 hours/week
• Project duration: 1 week (with possibility for extension)
• Independent contractor arrangement
• Payments issued weekly for accepted deliverables

Application Process

Submit your resume to express interest. Candidates may be asked to complete a short Excel task as part of the evaluation.

About Mercor

Mercor is a talent marketplace connecting top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations. Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey. Thousands of professionals across law, engineering, finance, and research have joined Mercor to work on frontier projects shaping the next era of AI.