Financial Forecaster

1\. Role Overview

Mercor is partnering with a leading AI lab on a frontier research project involving elite superforecasters and domain specialists. We’re seeking quantitative finance experts—particularly those with backgrounds in trading, asset management, or statistical modeling—to contribute high-quality financial forecasts and structured reasoning. This engagement offers a unique opportunity to collaborate on improving AI prediction systems through data-driven insight. 2\. Key Responsibilities - Generate probabilistic forecasts on financial markets, instruments, and macro indicators - Document quantitative reasoning, models, and relevant assumptions - Analyze historical data and identify signals across asset classes - Calibrate predictions with peers across economics and finance domains - Contribute to the refinement of forecasting methodologies and inputs 3\. Ideal Qualifications - Background in quantitative finance, trading, economics, or data science - Experience with financial forecasting, trading strategies, or market modeling - Familiarity with tools like Python, R, or Excel for data analysis and backtesting - Participation in forecasting competitions (e.g., Numerai, QuantConnect) a plus - Strong written communication and analytical skills 4\. More About the Opportunity - Remote and asynchronous — work on your own schedule - Expected commitment : ~10–20 hours / week 5\. Compensation & Contract Terms - $105–140 / hour for U.S.-based applicants - You’ll be classified as an independent contractor 6\. Application Process - Submit your Mercor profile or resume to get started - You’ll complete a brief form - We’ll follow up within a few days with next steps 7\. About Mercor - Mercor is a talent marketplace that connects 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 domains like law, creatives, engineering, and research have joined Mercor to work on frontier projects shaping the next era of AI