Consulting Specialist — Excel Dataset Creation

Role Overview Mercor is partnering with a cutting-edge AI research initiative to generate high-quality Excel-based training data for financial modeling. We’re seeking experienced finance specialists with deep Excel expertise to help synthesize realistic, structurally complex spreadsheets across key financial domains. This short-term, project-based engagement offers a unique opportunity to contribute domain knowledge to frontier model development. Key Responsibilities • Write detailed prompts describing complex consulting workflows for synthetic Excel generation • Review and validate AI-generated spreadsheets for logical accuracy and formula structure • Refine models to ensure clean layout, dynamic interdependencies, and correct formatting • Contribute examples such as market sizing models, cost-benefit analyses, standalone costing, and pricing strategy tools • Deliver formula-rich, professional-grade Excel files with clear input-calculation separation • You will be given access to State-of-the-Art AI Agent that help you created advanced excels!! Ideal Qualifications • 3+ years of experience in management consulting, strategy • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, especially in building analytical models and dashboards • Strong familiarity with frameworks used in consulting (e.g., cost modeling, TAM analysis) • Attention to detail and ability to assess complex interrelated formulas • Experience creating or working with Excel models in client-facing or internal strategy projects More About the Opportunity • Remote and asynchronous — contributors set their own schedule • Expected time commitment: ~10h/week • Project duration: 1 week (with possibility for extension) • Target volume: 20 unique, high-complexity Excel files in 1 week. Compensation & Contract Terms • $70/h • Payments issued weekly for accepted deliverables • Independent contractor arrangement Application Process • Submit your resume to express interest • Candidates may be asked to complete a short Excel task as part of the evaluation About Mercor • Mercor is a talent marketplace that connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations • Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey • Thousands of professionals across law, engineering, finance, and research have joined Mercor to work on frontier projects shaping the next era of AI Originally posted on Himalayas