Trading Analyst - Finance Expert in Trading, Derivatives & Crypto (Remote, Part-Time)

About Mercor

Mercor connects top-tier creative and technical professionals with leading AI research laboratories. Based in San Francisco, the company is backed by notable investors including Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position Overview

The role is a contract-based opportunity for a finance expert specializing in trading, derivatives, and cryptocurrency markets. Compensation ranges from $180 to $235 per hour. This position is fully remote.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed analysis of options pricing, hedging strategies, including Greeks, volatility surfaces, and risk under various scenarios.
• Evaluate aspects such as trade execution, market making, margin requirements, liquidity, and risk attribution.
• Examine foreign exchange and futures structures, funding mechanisms, and exposure at the individual position level.
• Analyze blockchain on-chain data, protocol functionalities, liquidation events, and digital asset funding rates.
• Detect mathematical inaccuracies, identify unrealistic assumptions in market models, reveal hidden tail risks, and assess controls.
• Communicate findings through well-structured written explanations.

Qualifications and Requirements

• For the practitioner track: 4 to 9 years of related trading experience or 3 to 8 years in crypto-specific roles; for the senior reviewer track: 7 to 15 years of relevant experience.
• Professional background in derivatives trading, volatility modeling, foreign exchange, futures, market making, systematic trade execution, cryptocurrencies, decentralized finance (DeFi), or market structure analysis.
• Strong quantitative skills and practical knowledge in pricing, hedging, liquidity analysis, and risk management.
• Ability to differentiate between theoretical models and implementable, market-informed analysis.
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to clearly state assumptions and potential points of failure.
• Preferred: Experience in risk assessment, strategic approvals, or supervising analytics work, especially useful for senior reviewers.

Application Process

• Submit your updated resume.
• Complete an AI-driven interview based on your submitted resume.
• Fill out an application form to finalize your candidacy.

Additional Information

• Applications are reviewed daily. Completing all steps of the application and AI interview is essential for consideration.
• For assistance or further details about the interview platform and process, reach out via support@mercor.com.