AlignerrDomain experts
Financial Markets Research Associate
up to $95/hr
About this role, in Alignerr's words
What if your knowledge of equities, macroeconomics, and market dynamics could directly shape how AI understands the financial world? We're looking for Financial Markets Research Associates to synthesize complex financial information into clear, structured outputs that help train and improve cutting-edge AI systems.
What you'll do
- Research and review equity markets, macroeconomic indicators, industry trends, and company-level disclosures
- Identify key drivers and themes affecting specific sectors, companies, or the broader market
- Synthesize raw financial information into concise, structured, and standardized research summaries
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- Cross-check data sources for accuracy, coherence, and consistency
- Support ad-hoc research tasks as project needs evolve
- Work independently and asynchronously — fully on your own schedule
Candidate background
Who You Are
- Background in market research, economics, finance, investment analysis, or a closely related field
- Strong ability to synthesize complex, multi-source financial information into clear takeaways
- Structured, precise writing style — you communicate findings with confidence and clarity
- Detail-oriented and methodical, with a consistent approach to quality
- Self-motivated and reliable when working independently
- No prior AI experience required
Nice to Have
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- Familiarity with fundamental analysis — earnings, valuations, balance sheet interpretation
- Experience working with macro or sector-specific datasets
- Background in equity research, buy-side or sell-side analysis, or economic consulting
- Exposure to financial data platforms or research tools
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Financial Markets Research Associate (AI Training)
About the Role
What if your knowledge of equities, macroeconomics, and market dynamics could directly shape how AI understands the financial world? We're looking for Financial Markets Research Associates to synthesize complex financial information into clear, structured outputs that help train and improve cutting-edge AI systems.
This is a fully remote, flexible contract role. No AI background required — just solid financial acumen, a sharp analytical mind, and the ability to translate complexity into clarity.
- Organization: Alignerr - Type: Hourly Contract - Location: Remote - Commitment: Flexible hours
What You'll Do
* Research and review equity markets, macroeconomic indicators, industry trends, and company-level disclosures * Identify key drivers and themes affecting specific sectors, companies, or the broader market * Synthesize raw financial information into concise, structured, and standardized research summaries * Cross-check data sources for accuracy, coherence, and consistency * Support ad-hoc research tasks as project needs evolve * Work independently and asynchronously — fully on your own schedule
Who You Are
* Background in market research, economics, finance, investment analysis, or a closely related field * Strong ability to synthesize complex, multi-source financial information into clear takeaways * Structured, precise writing style — you communicate findings with confidence and clarity * Detail-oriented and methodical, with a consistent approach to quality * Self-motivated and reliable when working independently * No prior AI experience required
Nice to Have
* Familiarity with fundamental analysis — earnings, valuations, balance sheet interpretation * Experience working with macro or sector-specific datasets * Background in equity research, buy-side or sell-side analysis, or economic consulting * Exposure to financial data platforms or research tools
Why Join Us
* Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside leading research labs and financial organizations * Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you * Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, task-based work * Put your financial expertise to use in a high-impact, forward-looking field * Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch
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- Billed weekly, Monday to Sunday, with approved work paid by the following Friday, according to Labelbox's help center. Payment goes through Stripe Connect or PayPal depending on your location, with one provider per country. intercom.help/labelbox/en/articles/13600616-alignerr-paym..., alignerr.com/process
- Before your first paid task
- Sign up, apply, verify your identity, set up billing and onboard. Some jobs add a Zara AI interview or domain assessments. alignerr.com/process
- How much work
- Time to your first project depends on demand and your skills, and there is no minimum number of hours. alignerr.com/faqs
- Contract
- Independent contractor, under terms with ALIGNERR LLC. alignerr.com/faqs, alignerr.com/privacy
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Pay across the field: Domain experts
Across 692 roles in this field with a stated hourly rate in US dollars, on 18 platforms, the middle half pays $65 to $130 an hour at the top of the range, and the median is $100. This role's top rate, $95, is in the middle half. Of the 259 distinct rates we count, 120 are lower and 138 are higher.
| Platform | Roles | Top of range, per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Alignerr (this platform) | 148 | $24 to $200 · median $80 |
| micro1 | 130 | $28 to $400 · median $110 |
| AfterQuery | 88 | $45 to $175 · median $100 |
| Handshake AI | 79 | $30 to $300 · median $85 |
| Mercor | 78 | $55 to $450 · median $120 |
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- First seen here on 27 Aug 2026, and still on Alignerr's list when we last read it on 13 Oct 2026.
- The listed pay has not changed since then.
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- Listing ID
- 13e2b15c-21b8-4416-b754-62aa8907c78e
Pay as the source states it: “$50-95/hr”.
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