At a Glance
- Tasks: Evaluate AI performance in investment banking by designing grading criteria and scoring work samples.
- Company: Join a leading AI research organisation partnered with Mercor.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Shape the future of banking by defining excellence in AI-generated work.
- Qualifications: 2+ years in investment banking with strong analytical and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 46080 - 56320 £ per year.
Mercor is partnering with a leading AI research organization to engage experienced investment banking professionals for a project focused on evaluating how well AI systems perform real-world banking work. Rather than producing deliverables yourself, you will define what excellent work looks like: designing task-specific grading criteria and scoring completed work samples with rigorous, well-reasoned written justifications.
Key Responsibilities
- Design precise, task-specific grading criteria for real-world banking deliverables (financial models, valuation analyses, pitch decks and CIMs, deal memos, board and committee materials)
- Score AI-generated and human work samples against those criteria, with detailed written justifications for every score
- Apply consistent, evidence-based judgment so that scores are reproducible and defensible
- Incorporate structured feedback from senior reviewers and iterate quickly on your work
Ideal Qualifications
- 2+ years of professional investment banking experience (associate level or above)
- Background at leading global investment banks or elite advisory boutiques, across M&A, coverage, or capital markets
- Deep fluency in the day-to-day craft: three-statement and transaction modeling (DCF, LBO, comparables, merger math), valuation judgment, deal-process materials, and the formatting and accuracy standards of bank-quality work product
- Exceptionally strong written communication, with the ability to explain exactly why a piece of work does or does not meet the bar
- Detail-oriented, consistent, and comfortable having your judgment reviewed and calibrated against peers
- Prior experience with AI training, evaluation, or human-data projects is a strong plus
Investment Banking Expert - Evaluator employer: Obsidian
Mercor offers a unique opportunity for investment banking experts to engage in cutting-edge AI research, fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture. Employees benefit from a supportive environment that encourages professional growth through structured feedback and iterative processes, all while working in a dynamic location that values excellence and precision in financial evaluations.
