Junior Investment Analyst Buy-Side 51

Mercor Alabaster is hiring a Junior Investment Analyst in Wyoming to support an AI Lab focused on financial intelligence systems. Responsibilities include conducting research, building financial models, analyzing market data, and collaborating with experts. Candidates should have 1-3 years of relevant experience, strong financial knowledge, and proficiency in Excel. The role offers flexible, project-based hours (10-20 hrs/week) and involves working at the intersection of finance and AI.
We are hiring a Junior Investment Analyst to support an AI Lab building next-generation financial intelligence systems. In this role, you will contribute to training and evaluating AI models by applying fundamental investment thinking, financial analysis, and market reasoning.

Key Responsibilities
• Conduct equity and macroeconomic research across sectors
• Build and interpret financial models (DCF, comps, scenario analysis)
• Analyze earnings reports, filings, and market data
• Assist in generating investment theses and risk assessments
• Evaluate AI-generated outputs for financial accuracy and reasoning quality
• Collaborate with senior experts to refine model outputs and datasets

Requirements
• 1-3 years of experience in investment banking, equity research, or buy-side roles
• Strong understanding of financial statements and valuation techniques
• Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with financial modeling
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and analytical rigor

Nice to Have
• CFA Level I/II candidate
• Exposure to public equities or asset management
• Experience with data analysis tools (Python, SQL)

Why Join
• Work at the intersection of finance and cutting-edge AI
• Flexible, project-based engagement (10-20 hrs/week typical)
• Collaborate with top-tier investors and researchers