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