Investment Banking Expert for AI Training

About OpenTrain

OpenTrain AI is the hiring and contracting organization for this role and the #1 platform for finding and building careers in AI training and data labeling. OpenTrain helps people apply their professional expertise to projects that improve how advanced AI systems learn and perform.

• Remote contractor opportunity
• Apply through OpenTrain with a free account
• No prior AI-training experience required

About AI Training Work

AI training is the human side of building artificial intelligence. Experts review examples, generate high-quality responses, evaluate model reasoning, and provide feedback that helps AI systems become more accurate, useful, and reliable. Your investment banking knowledge can help models better understand financial analysis, valuation, transactions, and industry research.

• Contribute real-world financial expertise to AI development
• Evaluate and explain complex analytical work
• Help improve how AI models reason about finance

The Role

OpenTrain is engaging Investment Banking Experts for a project focused on improving financial data analysis, modeling, and industry research processes. You will apply experience from investment banking, M&A, or industry coverage to create and review high-quality materials used in AI training.

This is a remote contractor role expected to run for approximately 1 to 3 months. The pay range is $175 to $300 per hour, with an indicated rate of $237.50 per hour. Fluent English proficiency is required.

• Role type: Contractor
• Location: Remote, worldwide
• Expected duration: 1 to 3 months
• Pay: $175 to $300 per hour
• Indicated hourly rate: $237.50
• Language: Fluent English

What You'll Do

You will produce, assess, and explain investment banking analysis and transaction materials. The work requires close attention to numerical accuracy, methodological soundness, strategic logic, and clear communication.

• Conduct company and industry research for AI training initiatives.
• Perform and review buyer or target screening, comparable company analysis, and financial modeling.
• Build, update, and troubleshoot detailed Excel-based valuation and transaction models.
• Check models for methodological accuracy, logical consistency, and clear presentation of outputs.
• Prepare and edit materials similar to client presentations or pitchbooks for transaction execution scenarios.
• Analyze sample materials for numerical errors, weak strategy, or unclear logic.
• Provide actionable feedback to improve analytical and presentation materials.
• Explain accounting treatments, valuation adjustments, deal sensitivities, and the effects of key assumptions.
• Write and speak clearly about complex financial concepts for diverse audiences.
• Identify and articulate quantitative inaccuracies and strategic weaknesses in transaction materials.

Preferred Qualifications

The strongest candidates will bring substantial hands-on investment banking experience and a track record of producing high-quality analysis and client-facing deliverables. The role is especially suited to professionals who can both create and critically review transaction materials.

• Former Senior Associate, preferably third-year, or Vice President experience.
• Background on an M&A or industry-coverage team at a leading investment bank, established M&A boutique, or sector-focused advisory firm.
• Substantial experience with live acquisition or sale processes.
• Demonstrated ability to produce and review analytical and presentation materials to senior banker or client standards.
• Mastery of Excel modeling, including troubleshooting, scenario analysis, and output presentation.
• Direct experience with company and industry research, target screening, comps analysis, and pitchbook preparation.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to provide clear, accurate, and actionable feedback.

Who Should Apply

This opportunity is designed for investment banking professionals with deep M&A, transaction modeling, valuation, and industry research expertise. You do not need previous experience working on AI projects. Your ability to reason through financial analysis, spot weaknesses, and explain your conclusions is the primary value you bring.

• Investment banking professionals with M&A or industry-coverage experience
• Experts comfortable reviewing both numbers and strategic rationale
• Strong Excel modelers who can troubleshoot and explain assumptions
• Clear communicators who can tailor explanations to different audiences
• Candidates fluent in English and available for a 1 to 3 month project

How to Apply

Create a free OpenTrain account and apply in minutes. OpenTrain connects qualified professionals with remote AI-training projects where their specialized knowledge can directly shape the development of advanced AI systems.

• Create your free OpenTrain profile
• Review the opportunity and submit your application
• Highlight your investment banking, M&A, modeling, and research experience
• Apply remotely from anywhere in the world