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Mercor is seeking a Quantitative Finance Expert to join our team based in The Rocks, Sydney, Australia. This opportunity is open to professionals across various experience levels, welcoming junior, mid-level, and senior candidates to apply and contribute to cutting-edge developments at the intersection of finance and artificial intelligence.
In this role, you will work closely with a leading AI research lab dedicated to training frontier models on rigorous quantitative reasoning. Your primary focus will be to evaluate, analyze, and compare complex model outputs against challenging financial problems, ultimately helping to shape how the next generation of artificial intelligence reasons about global markets.
Key responsibilities in this position typically include:
- Reviewing and assessing AI-generated outputs related to complex quantitative finance tasks and market scenarios.
- Applying advanced financial and mathematical reasoning to test the accuracy, validity, and robustness of frontier models.
- Providing clear, detailed feedback and comparative analysis to guide research teams in refining model behavior.
- Collaborating with engineers and researchers to identify edge cases, gaps, and areas for improvement in financial reasoning capabilities.
- Maintaining high standards of analytical precision while working with novel technological applications.
We are looking for individuals who possess a strong background in quantitative finance, mathematics, or a related analytical discipline, paired with a keen interest in the evolution of artificial intelligence. If you are passionate about financial modeling, problem-solving, and contributing to the future of AI technology, we encourage you to submit your application to join us in Sydney.
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