Retail Finance Director for AI Training

Retail finance directors apply senior financial planning, budgeting, and variance analysis expertise to evaluate AI-generated content, create expert training data, and provide feedback that improves AI understanding of retail finance workflows and strategic planning.

• Use hands-on experience with long-range financial planning and budget management to assess the accuracy and relevance of AI-generated responses.
• Create and annotate expert-level training examples that reflect real retail finance practices and tools.
• Provide clear, detailed written feedback to help refine AI behavior around retail finance workflows and strategic decision making.
• Work independently and asynchronously with research teams to meet project guidelines and quality standards.

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in senior retail finance leadership, for example Finance Director, VP of Finance, CFO, or an equivalent role in the retail industry.
• Practical, hands-on experience with strategic finance workflows, including long-range financial planning and budget variance analysis.
• Strong written communication skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to evaluate complex financial content.
• No prior AI experience required.

• Engagement type, part-time, contract role performed remotely.
• Flexible, asynchronous schedule with no minimum hour requirement.
• Most contributors work approximately 5 to 20 hours per week when participating in an active project.
• Ongoing, project-based participation that can be performed alongside research, teaching, postdoctoral work, or industry employment.

Paid hourly, up to $80/hr (depending on the project).

• F-1 students who are eligible for CPT or OPT may be eligible to participate. Confirm eligibility with your Designated School Official.
• If your school requires enrollment in a specific CPT course, participation in these projects may not meet that requirement.
• STEM OPT is not supported for this work.

Placement on specific projects depends on current project needs. Candidates may be considered for future projects as new opportunities become available.

• Create an account on the engagement platform and complete the required profile information.
• Complete identity verification as requested.
• Enroll in and complete onboarding for relevant projects.
• Begin assignments and receive payment according to the project terms.