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Financial Advisor @ Mercor

Hatch

Hatch

Accounting & Finance
Australia
USD 70-95 / hour
Posted on Jan 27, 2026

NOTE: Hatch is supporting Mercor in hiring for this position, but Mercor remains the owner of the role and hiring process

Mercor is hiring experienced Financial Advisors to collaborate with a top AI research lab. In this role, you’ll apply your expertise in financial advising to help design, test, and refine advanced AI systems that replicate real-world wealth management, retirement planning, and investment advisory workflows. You’ll play a central role in ensuring that AI-powered solutions are client-ready, compliant, and effective in delivering high-quality financial advice.

You’ll directly shape how AI handles tasks such as retirement planning, investment portfolio construction, cash flow planning, and personalized financial strategies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluate AI-generated financial plans and advisory outputs for accuracy, compliance, and client relevance
  • Calibrate investment and retirement planning models to ensure financial soundness and client suitability
  • Simulate and audit workflows such as asset allocation, risk profiling, and retirement income planning
  • Review and refine AI-produced reports, recommendations, and strategic financial documents with a focus on real-world client needs
  • Collaborate asynchronously with AI and product teams to improve the reliability and trustworthiness of AI-driven advisory systems

Ideal Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience as a Financial Advisor, Wealth Manager, or in related advisory roles
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field; advanced certifications (CFP, CFA, CPA, ChFC) are a strong plus
  • Deep understanding of financial planning principles, including retirement, estate, and investment planning
  • Strong client-facing communication skills with the ability to interpret and explain complex financial strategies
  • Familiarity with compliance, regulatory standards, and fiduciary responsibilities in financial advising
  • Location: US, UK, Canada, Australia or Europe preferred

Project Timeline

  • Start Date: Immediate
  • Duration: 1–2 months
  • Commitment: ~20 hours/week, part-time
  • Schedule: Fully remote, asynchronous, flexible hours

Compensation & Contract

  • $70–$95 USD/hour, based on experience
  • Performance bonuses, at the project’s discretion.
  • Independent contractor role

🟢 Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined 🟢

Key Responsibilities

  • 🔍 Evaluating AI-generated financial plans
  • ⚖️ Calibrating investment models
  • 🔄 Simulating workflows

Key Strengths

  • 💰 Financial planning principles
  • 🗣️ Client-facing communication skills
  • 📜 Compliance knowledge
  • 🎓 Advanced certifications
  • 🤝 Asynchronous collaboration
  • 📈 Financial advisory experience

Why Mercor is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume.

A Final Note: This is a role with Mercor not with Hatch.