Financial Domain Researcher (Mergers & Acquisitions) — Frontier AI Research & Benchmarking

Operating at the intersection of enterprise data governance and foundation model alignment, ZR Talent Group is conducting an executive search for a distinguished Financial Domain Researcher (Mergers & Acquisitions) — Frontier AI Research & Benchmarking ($6 - $8/hour). This institutional engagement tasks qualified domain authorities in Financial Research, Enterprise AI, Benchmarking, Agentic Finance Workflows with establishing empirical benchmark standards, auditing complex model reasoning chains, and validating multi-step autonomous workflows under strict enterprise evaluation criteria.

Operational Scope & Core Responsibilities

• Conduct financial modeling, company assessments, and strategic analyses to support internal decision-making.
• Assist with transaction documentation, investment memoranda, financial reports, and other M&A-related deliverables.
• Analyze business models, financial performance, and operational workflows relevant to CDP initiatives.
• Support commercial and financial due diligence, including assessing transaction risks, opportunities, and strategic considerations.
• Design evaluation frameworks, benchmarks, and realistic test cases for AI agents operating in corporate finance and M&A workflows.
• Evaluate AI-generated financial analyses, transaction assessments, and strategic recommendations to improve model accuracy and performance.
• Collaborate with corporate development, AI research, engineering, and product teams on transaction-related initiatives and AI development.

Professional Background & Competencies

• Ability to analyze complex business models, financial information, and operational processes.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across financial and technical teams.
• Ability to translate real-world financial workflows into structured research questions and AI evaluation criteria.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Direct experience within an in-house Corporate Development or M&A team, particularly supporting buy-side transactions.
• Experience with technology-sector transactions, strategic investments, or enterprise partnerships.
• Familiarity with commercial due diligence, transaction structuring, and post-merger integration.

Institutional Remuneration & Contract Specifications

• Compensation Rate: $6 - $8/hour (verified contractor remuneration)
• Work Arrangement: 100% Remote / Work From Home
• Eligible Remote Countries: United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and South Africa
• Core Competencies: Financial Research, Enterprise AI, Benchmarking, Agentic Finance Workflows
• Hiring Lead: Nathaniel Cross (Principal AI Placement Director) at ZR Talent Group

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