Sell-Side Equity Research Associate

Mercor is hiring on behalf of a leading AI-enabled research lab seeking a Sell-Side Equity Research Analyst / Associate to produce data-backed insights, forecasts, and coverage reports for institutional investors. The role blends traditional equity research with exposure to automation and AI-driven analytics, supporting the delivery of high-quality research across key market sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead sector coverage by monitoring companies, market trends, and industry developments.

• Develop and maintain detailed financial models and forecasts.

• Prepare and publish research notes, coverage reports, and earnings summaries for institutional clients.

• Collaborate with data teams to integrate automation, AI tools, and quantitative signals into research workflows.

• Present findings and insights to senior analysts, clients, and internal teams.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in sell-side equity research, covering a specific sector (e.g., tech, industrials, healthcare, etc.).

• Proficiency in Excel modeling, valuation, and financial statement analysis.

• Strong writing, presentation, and client communication skills.

• Familiarity with Bloomberg, FactSet, and exposure to data visualization or automation tools.

• Quantitative mindset — able to blend traditional analysis with structured data insights.

• Degree in Finance, Economics, or STEM preferred; CFA or progress toward it a plus.

Why Join

• Gain exposure to AI-enhanced research workflows, working alongside engineers, data scientists, and sector experts.

• Build deep sector expertise while experimenting with new tools for forecasting and modeling automation.

• Collaborate with top-tier investors and institutional research teams worldwide.

• Flexible hours (20-30 hrs/week available) — ideal for analysts looking to expand into AI-driven finance.

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Contract and Payment Terms

• You will be engaged as an independent contractor.
• This is a fully remote role that can be completed on your own schedule.
• Projects can be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance.
• Your work at Mercor will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution.
• Payments are weekly on Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.
• Please note: We are unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time.

About Mercor

Mercor partners with leading AI labs and enterprises to train frontier models using human expertise. You will work on projects that focus on training and enhancing AI systems. You will be paid competitively, collaborate with leading researchers, and help shape the next generation of AI systems in your area of expertise.