Applied Economics & Finance Benchmark Specialist

atMercorRemoteUS flagUnited StatesFreelanceFinancial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)Mid-levelSenior$77 – $98/hour

Posted 1 day ago

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Develop and evaluate high-quality academic assessment materials for an AI research project.

• Generate original, challenging multiple-choice questions in the fields of economics and finance.

• Assess question difficulty levels as Medium, Hard, or Expert.

• Provide one correct answer along with nine plausible but subtly incorrect alternatives.

• Compose detailed step-by-step solutions using markdown format.

• Include 1–5 academic references per question from reputable sources.

• Verify existing questions for accuracy, clarity, rigor, completeness, precision, and solvability.

• Edit questions as necessary and document any modifications made.

• Assist in establishing gold-standard benchmarks that will help enhance AI capabilities.


⛳️ Requirements

• PhD or doctoral candidate in Economics, Finance, or a closely related discipline.

• Master's degree may be considered for candidates with exceptional expertise in a specific subdomain.

• Strong understanding of graduate-level economic theory, quantitative methods, and financial modeling.

• Experience in academic research, CFA/CPA certification, or financial industry knowledge is highly advantageous.

• Exceptional written English skills with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and concisely.

• Anticipated commitment of 10+ hours per week.

• Must not require H1-B or STEM OPT sponsorship.


🏝️ Benefits

• Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise based on services provided.

• Fully remote work environment.

• Flexible schedule with asynchronous work options.

• Competitive compensation.

• Project durations may be extended, shortened, or concluded early based on needs and performance.

• Reasonable accommodations available upon request.

• Referral bonuses of up to $400 for each successful referral.

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