Finance Research Expert remote job
The Finance Research Expert job is a remote contract role for people who read US SEC filings for a living. You would write research questions about real US public companies, each with a sourced answer, and test them against current AI models, keeping only the ones the models get wrong. Tasks take about four to eight hours.
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Role facts, as shown on the listing
- Pay
- $30–$60 per hour
- The description says $30 to $60 per hour. The listing's pay field shows $30 to $85, so the two do not match; we show the description figure.
- Our arithmetic on the listed ranges: the midpoint here is $45 an hour, the lowest of the 6 Finance roles on this site; midpoints there run from $45 to $250.
- Hours
- Around 4 to 8 hours per task
- Location
- Remote, worldwide
- Contract
- Contractor
- Openings
- 20 (as listed)
- Listed
- 2 Nov 2026
- Checked
- 6 Nov 2026
- Field
- Finance
- Equity research
- FP&A
- Corporate finance
- Accounting or audit
- Investor relations
- Credit analysis
What the work involves
- Write questions that need one specific figure from a 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statement, earnings release or investor presentation.
- Write questions where two documents disagree, such as original versus restated or adjusted versus reported figures.
- Watch the fiscal period and document version so the answer points to the right filing or the latest amendment.
- Test each question on current AI models, keep those they answer wrongly, and reword questions that allow more than one valid answer.
Before you apply: what the listing asks for
What the listing looks for
- Hands-on work with US filings in equity research, investment banking or corporate development, credit or restructuring, SEC reporting or audit, or corporate law and due diligence.
- Comfort with long filings, footnotes and tables, and familiarity with US GAAP.
- Clear written English.
Who this is not for
Not a fit without hands-on experience reading US SEC filings and US GAAP; the listing says all questions concern real US public companies.
Questions about this role
What does the Finance Research Expert job pay?
The description says $30 to $60 per hour. The listing's pay field shows $30 to $85, so the two do not match; we show the description figure.
Where can I be based?
The listing says remote, worldwide.
Is there an interview?
Yes. The listing mentions a short finance interview about your experience with US filings and financial reporting.
Source: the role's job listing on micro1. Facts were checked on 6 Nov 2026; the description above is condensed and reworded by us. Confirm details on the original listing before you apply.