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Financial Services Expert

This role is for one of our clients

**Compensation: $90-$105 per hour

**We are recruiting experienced Financial Services Experts with deep expertise in pricing strategy for consumer retail brands to support a leading, data-driven AI organization operating at the intersection of artificial intelligence and finance.

In this role, you will serve as a subject-matter expert, applying real-world financial judgment and strategic insight to evaluate and enhance advanced AI-driven financial workflows. This is a unique opportunity to collaborate with top researchers and technologists while directly influencing the evolution of next-generation financial intelligence systems. The engagement is flexible and part-time.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as a domain expert in pricing strategy and financial analysis within consumer retail environments.
  • Evaluate, validate, and refine AI-generated outputs related to financial modeling, valuation, pricing optimization, and transaction analysis.
  • Provide structured, high-quality feedback to improve the accuracy, reasoning, and robustness of AI systems.
  • Stress-test complex financial scenarios to ensure outputs align with real-world investment, strategic, and operational standards.
  • Contribute to the creation of rigorous financial reasoning benchmarks and evaluation frameworks.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with AI researchers, engineers, and product stakeholders to enhance system performance and usability.

Ideal Candidate Profile

You are a strong fit if you have:

  • Experience in M&A advisory or industry coverage at a bulge bracket investment bank.
  • Experience as an investor at a large-cap or mid-market private equity firm.
  • A track record as an analyst at a hedge fund.
  • Deep familiarity with financial statement analysis and regulatory filings available through U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission EDGAR (including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, and 8-Ks).
  • Strong expertise in pricing strategy within consumer retail markets.
  • Demonstrated ability to conceptualize and execute complex financial workflows at both strategic and operational levels.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • High analytical rigor and structured problem-solving capabilities.

No prior AI experience is required. Deep financial expertise, commercial judgment, and strategic thinking are the primary qualifications for success in this role.

Why Join

  • Work at the forefront of innovation in AI-driven financial systems.
  • Influence the development of cutting-edge financial intelligence tools.
  • Collaborate with leading researchers and technologists in a high-impact environment.
  • Apply elite financial training in a future-focused consulting capacity.
  • Benefit from a flexible engagement structure designed for experienced professionals.

Engagement Details

  • This is an independent contractor engagement.
  • The role is fully remote and can be completed on a flexible schedule.
  • Project duration may vary based on performance and evolving project needs.
  • The work will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution.
  • Payments are issued weekly via Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.
  • Please note: Visa sponsorship, including H1-B or STEM OPT support, is not available for this engagement.