About this role
Apply investment banking expertise to help improve AI systems used for financial data analysis, modeling, and industry research. This remote contract opportunity centers on providing precise, real-world financial analysis and feedback. Prior AI experience is not required.
Key Responsibilities- Conduct company and industry research to support data-driven AI training work.
- Perform and review buyer and target screening, comparable company analysis, and financial modeling.
- Build, update, and troubleshoot detailed Excel valuation and transaction models, maintaining methodological accuracy and logical consistency.
- Prepare and edit client-style presentations and pitchbooks that reflect transaction execution scenarios and strategic rationale.
- Review sample transaction materials for numerical errors, weak strategy, and unclear logic, then provide actionable improvement feedback.
- Explain accounting treatments, valuation adjustments, deal sensitivities, and the effects of key assumptions on analytical outcomes.
- Communicate complex financial concepts clearly in writing and verbally for varied audiences.
- Experience as a former Senior Associate, preferably third-year, or Vice President on an M&A or industry coverage team at a leading investment bank, established M&A boutique, or sector-focused advisory firm.
- Substantial hands-on experience with live acquisition or sale processes and high-quality client-facing deliverables.
- Ability to produce and review analytical and presentation materials to senior banker or client standards.
- Advanced Excel modeling skills, including troubleshooting, scenario analysis, and clear presentation of outputs and rationale.
- Experience with company and industry research, target screening, comparable company analysis, pitchbook preparation, transaction analysis, and valuation methodologies.
- Strong analytical review, written and verbal communication, presentation, attention to detail, problem-solving, and ability to identify quantitative inaccuracies and strategic weaknesses.
- Remote contract engagement.
- $175 to $300 per hour.
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