[Remote] Finance Research Analyst | Remote

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Crossing Hurdles is a company focused on advancing AI capabilities in finance, and they are seeking a Finance Research Analyst to contribute to innovative research in financial reasoning and decision-making. The role involves designing evaluation frameworks, conducting original research, and collaborating with teams to enhance finance-focused AI models.

Responsibilities

• Design and evolve evaluation frameworks for AI agents in financial domains, including benchmark suites and scoring methodologies
• Conduct original research on financial reasoning and decision-making, translating findings into measurable improvements in AI performance
• Develop and curate datasets and benchmark environments that reflect real-world enterprise finance challenges
• Collaborate with researchers and engineers to evaluate and improve finance-focused models and agentic systems
• Analyze model behavior and performance trends to generate actionable insights and guide research priorities
• Publish research findings and best practices that enhance understanding of AI capabilities in finance

Skills

• Have an advanced degree in Finance, Economics, Financial Engineering, or a related field, with a PhD strongly preferred
• Possess deep domain expertise in finance areas such as investment research, capital markets, or risk management
• Have demonstrated experience in conducting rigorous research and developing analytical methodologies in finance
• Have strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with a proven track record of solving complex problems
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience producing research reports

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