Equity Research Expert | $120/hr Remote
Overview
This remote consulting role brings experienced equity research professionals into a project with a top-tier AI research lab. You'll apply your knowledge of public company filings to help train and evaluate foundational models. The work is flexible (at least 10 hours weekly) but requires a four-week minimum commitment. What sets this apart is the chance to shape how AI understands financial documents while earning $120/hour.
What You'll Do5
- 1Dive into public SEC filings to pull out key financial and operational data needed for research tasks.
- 2Perform hands-on equity research analysis that supports the AI lab's model training and evaluation goals.
- 3Turn complex filing information into clear, structured insights useful for machine learning datasets.
- 4Keep a steady weekly schedule of at least 10 hours to hit project milestones within the four-week engagement.
- 5Collaborate remotely with the project team to align on analysis standards and deliverables.
Requirements4
- 1Based in the U.S. or Canada and legally able to work remotely.
- 2At least 2 years of equity research experience at a top-tier firm.
- 3Proven hands-on ability to analyze and extract information from public SEC filings.
- 4Can commit a minimum of 10 hours per week for at least four consecutive weeks.
Who Should Apply
You're an equity research professional who loves digging into filings like 10-Ks and 10-Qs. You've worked in fast-paced research environments and can pull out the numbers and narratives that matter. You're comfortable working independently on a remote contract, but you also value being part of a cutting-edge AI project. If you can start quickly and carve out 10+ hours weekly for the next month, this could be a great fit.
Salary Insight
$120 per hour, paid on an hourly basis.
Location
Required Skills
Application Tip
Before applying, prepare a few concrete examples of SEC filing analyses you've done—mention specific companies, filing types, and what you extracted. This shows the hiring team you can hit the ground running.
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