This is a General Finance Expert role with Mercor based in Sydney, NSW, Australia Mercor Role Seniority - junior, mid level More about the General Finance Expert role at Mercor Mercor is hiring experienced Finance professionals to join an exciting collaboration with a top AI research lab. This role involves contributing to the development and evaluation of advanced AI systems designed to replicate real-world workflows across Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Strategic Finance, Corporate Finance, Treasury, and Budgeting & Forecasting. You'll help train, test, and calibrate AI agents on complex financial tasks such as budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, cash flow modeling, and strategic financial planning. Key Responsibilities Evaluate financial outputs produced by AI systems for quality, accuracy, and alignment with business objectives Calibrate AI decision-making processes in tasks such as forecasting models and scenario analysis Simulate and audit budgeting workflows, financial reporting, and variance analyses Provide domain-specific feedback on AI-generated financial plans and strategic documents Collaborate asynchronously with product and AI teams to improve system performance and reliability Ideal Qualifications 2 years of experience in finance, ideally in FP&A, strategic finance, corporate finance, or related roles within established organizations Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related quantitative field. Advanced degrees (e.g., MBA) or relevant certifications (e.g., CMA, CPA) are a plus Strong proficiency in financial analysis and modeling techniques, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and cash flow management Solid understanding of corporate financial planning processes, business performance metrics, and strategic decision-making frameworks Excellent analytical, critical thinking, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to distill complex financial information into clear, actionable insights Project Timeline Start Date: Immediate Duration: 1–2 months Commitment: Part-time, ~20 hours/week Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous – flexible working hours Compensation & Contract Competitive hourly rate based on experience ($80–$100 USD/hr) Payments are in USD and subject to exchange rates Top performers receive weekly bonus incentives ranging from $20–$100/hr on top of their pay rate Independent contractor Daily payment via Stripe Connect Application & Onboarding Process Upload your resume and application form AI interview: A short, 15-minute conversational session designed to learn about your professional background, experience, and motivations Work trial: A paid, 3-hour task-based assessment evaluating your ability to interpret project guidelines and deliver domain-specific output About Mercor Mercor is a San Francisco-based company specializing in connecting elite professionals with cutting-edge AI initiatives. Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey. We help leading AI labs accelerate progress by bringing in top-tier human expertise. Apply today and leverage your financial expertise to help build the future of AI-driven finance! We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request. Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Mercor team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities ✅ Evaluating financial outputs ⚙️ Calibrating AI processes Simulating budgeting workflows Key Strengths Financial analysis and modeling Corporate finance knowledge Analytical and presentation skills Advanced degrees or certifications Experience with AI systems Collaboration skills Why Mercor is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume. A Final Note: This is a role with Mercor not with Hatch.
