Finance Research Analyst

Role overview

This remote contract role is for a finance research specialist working on evaluation and research for AI systems in financial settings. The position focuses on building rigorous benchmarks, analyzing model behavior, and turning research insights into practical improvements for finance-oriented AI performance.

Key responsibilities

• Create and refine evaluation frameworks for AI agents used in finance, including benchmark sets and scoring approaches.
• Carry out original research on financial reasoning and decision-making, and convert those findings into measurable gains in AI outcomes.
• Build and maintain datasets and benchmark environments that mirror real-world finance problems in enterprise settings.
• Work closely with research and engineering teams to assess and improve finance-specific models and agentic systems.
• Review model behavior and performance patterns to produce useful insights and shape research direction.
• Document and share research findings and best practices that improve understanding of AI capabilities in finance.

Requirements

• An advanced degree in Finance, Economics, Financial Engineering, or a closely related discipline is required; a PhD is strongly preferred.
• Strong subject-matter expertise in finance areas such as investment research, capital markets, or risk management.
• Proven background in rigorous research and the development of analytical methods within finance.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability, with experience handling complex challenges.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills, including the ability to prepare research reports.

Application process

Applicants are expected to move through an email-based follow-up, followed by resume review and interview stages.