About The Job
Mercor
connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include
Benchmark
,
General Catalyst
,
Peter Thiel
,
Adam D'Angelo
,
Larry Summers
, and
Jack Dorsey
.
Position:
Retail Investment Research Specialist (Individual Investor Focus)
Type:
Contract
Compensation:
$105–$200/hour
Location:
Remote
Commitment:
10–20 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
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Research stocks, sectors, and market trends using publicly available and professional tools such as TradingView and financial news.
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Formulate and articulate investment theses, including entry/exit reasoning, catalysts, and risks.
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Analyze price movements and market events, distinguishing between noise and meaningful signals.
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Evaluate AI-generated insights for clarity, usefulness, and accuracy.
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Provide feedback on whether outputs improve decision confidence or create confusion.
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Simulate real-world investor workflows, including idea discovery, validation, and portfolio monitoring.
Qualifications
Must-Have
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Active participation in public markets (equities, ETFs, or similar instruments).
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Demonstrated habit of researching and tracking investments independently.
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Ability to explain why a stock is moving or whether a move matters.
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Strong intuition for market sentiment, narratives, and behavioral patterns.
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Comfort using platforms such as Reddit, X (Twitter), Google Finance, Yahoo Finance, TradingView, or similar.
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Clear written communication skills and ability to express investment reasoning.
Preferred
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Experience using advanced tools like Bloomberg or Capital IQ.
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Familiarity with technical analysis, financial statements, or macroeconomic indicators.
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Prior experience documenting trades, theses, or investment outcomes.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
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Upload resume
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AI interview based on your resume
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Submit form
Resources & Support
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