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Retail Investment Research Specialist at Mercor
posted 5 months agoRetail Investment Research Specialist | $105–$200/hr | Worldwide Remote
An AI Lab building next-generation financial intelligence tools is seeking Retail Investment Research Specialists to help train and evaluate AI systems designed for individual investors. This is a flexible, part-time contractor engagement (typically 10–20 hours per week) ideal for self-directed market participants who actively research equities and form their own investment views.
Key Responsibilities
- Research stocks, sectors, and market trends using publicly available tools such as screeners, SEC filings, TradingView, and financial news sources
- Develop and articulate investment theses, including entry/exit reasoning, catalysts, and associated risks
- Analyze price movements and market events, distinguishing meaningful signals from noise
- Evaluate AI-generated insights, summaries, and recommendations for clarity, accuracy, and practical usefulness
- Provide structured feedback on whether AI outputs improve investor decision confidence or introduce confusion
- Simulate real-world investor workflows, including idea discovery, thesis validation, and portfolio monitoring
- Identify gaps in reasoning, missing context, or misleading interpretations within AI-generated content
Requirements
- Active participation in public markets (equities, ETFs, or similar instruments)
- Demonstrated habit of independently researching and tracking investments
- Ability to clearly explain why a stock is moving and whether that movement is significant
- Strong intuition for market sentiment, narratives, and behavioral patterns
- Comfort using platforms such as Reddit, X (Twitter), Google Finance, Yahoo Finance, or TradingView
- Clear written communication skills with the ability to articulate investment reasoning effectively
Nice to Have
- Experience with advanced tools such as Bloomberg or Capital IQ
- Familiarity with technical analysis, financial statement analysis, or macroeconomic indicators
- Prior experience documenting trades, investment theses, or portfolio outcomes
Why Join
- Contribute directly to AI systems that will impact how millions of individuals invest
- Fully remote and flexible engagement — work on your own schedule
- Work at the intersection of real-world investing behavior and cutting-edge AI development
- Help shape tools that make investment research faster, clearer, and more actionable
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.