Domain Researcher, Finance – Remote (Worldwide)

Overview

This is a fully remote, full-time position open to candidates based in 55 countries, including United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, India, France, Netherlands, Singapore.

Pay: $400,000–$800,000/yr

The organization is seeking a Domain Researcher, Finance to help define the frontier of AI-powered financial reasoning. This role supports research at the intersection of large language models, agentic systems, and enterprise finance, with a focus on creating rigorous evaluation frameworks that measure, benchmark, and improve AI performance across complex financial workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design, own, and evolve evaluation frameworks for AI agents operating in financial domains, including benchmark suites, scoring methodologies, quality rubrics, and research-grade evaluation protocols.
• Conduct original research on financial reasoning, decision-making, and workflow automation, translating findings into measurable improvements in AI system performance.
• Develop and curate datasets, test cases, and benchmark environments that capture real-world enterprise finance challenges.
• Collaborate with AI researchers, machine learning engineers, and product teams to evaluate, validate, and improve finance-focused models and agentic systems.
• Analyze model behavior, failure modes, and performance trends to generate actionable insights and guide research priorities.
• Publish internal research findings, technical reports, and best practices related to AI capabilities in finance.
• Stay current with advances in AI, machine learning, financial modeling, evaluation science, and agent architectures, incorporating emerging techniques into research initiatives.
• Help establish research standards and thought leadership for enterprise financial intelligence and AI evaluation.
• Support scientific rigor, experimentation, and collaborative innovation in a distributed research environment.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Finance, Economics, Financial Engineering, Quantitative Finance, or a related field (PhD strongly preferred; MBA, CFA, or equivalent expertise also considered).
• Deep domain expertise in one or more areas of finance, including investment research, capital markets, risk management, corporate finance, accounting, or financial analysis.
• Demonstrated experience conducting rigorous research, developing analytical methodologies, or building evaluation frameworks in finance or related quantitative disciplines.
• Strong ability to translate ambiguous real-world financial problems into measurable research questions and evaluation criteria.
• Exceptional analytical and critical-thinking skills, with a track record of solving complex, multidisciplinary problems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience producing research reports, technical documentation, or research-focused content.
• Experience working in highly collaborative, cross-functional environments involving research, engineering, and product stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience evaluating, benchmarking, or researching large language models, AI agents, reasoning systems, or enterprise AI applications.
• Familiarity with agentic workflows, AI evaluation methodologies, synthetic data generation, or model alignment techniques.
• Knowledge of contemporary research in machine learning, financial AI, decision intelligence, or computational finance.
• Experience designing industry benchmarks, assessment frameworks, or performance standards.
• Publication record in academic conferences, journals, industry research, or influential technical publications.
• Proficiency with data analysis, experimentation, or quantitative research tools (e.g., Python, SQL, statistical analysis, or machine learning frameworks).

Compensation & Benefits

• National pay range (base salary): $200,000–$250,000.
• All employees are eligible for equity compensation.
• Performance-based bonuses may be available depending on role and subject to company policies.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Up to 100% reimbursement for health-insurance premiums
  • Paid time off
  • 401(K) plan with company match
  • Additional benefits designed to support a high-performing, remote-first workforce.

Location

Remote (open to candidates based in 55 countries, including United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, India, France, Netherlands, Singapore).

Equal Opportunity Notice

The organization is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, request support.

Hiring Process Notice

The organization’s hiring process uses artificial intelligence tools to assist in candidate screening and assessment. These tools are designed to complement, not replace, human decision-making.

Disclaimer

Information in this job posting—including responsibilities, qualifications, compensation, and benefits—is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute a binding offer of employment. The organization may amend, modify, or withdraw any portion of this posting at its sole discretion and without prior notice. Employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.