Finance Specialist - Fully Remote | Upto $150/hr

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: UK-based VP / Investment Associate Type: Contract Compensation: $150/hour Location: Remote Role Responsibilities Lead the valuation of private companies using appropriate financial and market-based methodologies. Build, review, and refine detailed Excel valuation models. Analyze company performance, financial projections, capital structure, comparable companies, and relevant transaction data. Assess key assumptions, sensitivities, valuation ranges, and investment risks. Review investment policy documentation and identify gaps, inconsistencies, or areas for improvement. Support broader portfolio analysis across public and private investments. Conduct market-data research and maintain a clear record of sources and assumptions. Convert analytical findings into concise, senior-level presentation materials. Prepare simplified trade and investment documentation as required. Ensure financial models, conclusions, and presentation outputs are internally consistent and decision-ready. Incorporate structured feedback from senior reviewers and iterate quickly on the work. Qualifications Must-Have 5–7 years of professional experience in Investment Banking, Private Equity, a Family Office, or investment management. Strong experience with private-company valuation, financial modeling, investment analysis, and transaction-related work. Advanced proficiency in Excel and the ability to build robust, auditable financial models. Experience preparing investment committee materials, board presentations, transaction presentations, or comparable senior-level deliverables. Strong understanding of valuation methodologies, including comparable-company analysis, precedent transactions, and discounted cash-flow analysis. Comfortable working wi