At Crossing Hurdles, we work as a referral partner. We refer candidates to Mercor that collaborates with the world’s leading AI research labs to build and train cutting-edge AI models.
Organization: Mercor
Position: Finance Expert (Investment Banking / Private Equity)
Referral Partner: Crossing Hurdles
Type: Hourly Contract
Compensation: $150/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: Minimum 20 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
* Build financial models from scratch similar to real deal execution workflows.
* Work asynchronously on financial research & analysis tasks.
* Support ongoing AI training workflows by creating realistic deal models and documentation.
* Contribute domain expertise to improve model outputs related to IB/PE.
* Maintain accuracy, structure, and professional quality expected in top-tier finance roles.
Ideal Qualifications
* Strong experience on-desk in Investment Banking or Private Equity (academic experience not counted).
* Strong financial modeling skills (valuation, DCF, comps, LBO/M&A models, forecast models).
* Experience in live deal execution, pitch materials, and financial analysis workflows.
* Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality outputs asynchronously.
* Preference to candidates from top-tier firms with demonstrable transaction experience.
Application Process (Takes ~40 min)
* Submit resume
* Behavioral interview (~10 min) on deal experience
* Technical assessment (<30 min)
* Onboarding for project work