Finance Fellow - Human Frontier Collective (US)
Finance expert fellow collaborates on high-impact AI projects, developing financial scenarios to test and improve generative AI in valuation, forecasting, risk assessment, and equity research. Requires 5+ years experience, advanced degree in Finance/Economics, and strong financial modeling skills.
About the job
About the Program
The Human Frontier Collective (HFC) Fellowship brings together top researchers and domain experts to collaborate on high-impact work shaping the future of AI. As an HFC Fellow, you’ll apply your academic and professional expertise to help design, evaluate, and interpret advanced generative AI systems—while gaining exposure to cutting-edge research and working alongside an interdisciplinary network of leading thinkers.
What You’ll Do
- Collaborative Work: Get invited to engage in high-impact projects with partnered AI labs and platforms. Develop and evaluate complex financial scenarios to test and enhance AI accuracy in valuation, forecasting, and analysis; collaborate in interactive sessions to assess model outputs for market relevance and compliance; provide detailed feedback to improve AI capabilities; and contribute to specialized projects in financial modeling, risk assessment, and equity research.
- Join the HFC Community: Become part of a supportive, interdisciplinary network of innovators and thought leaders committed to advancing frontier AI across domains.
- Contribute to Research Publications: Collaborate with Scale’s research team to co-author technical reports and research papers—boosting your academic visibility and professional recognition.
Who Should Apply
- Education: PhD, Master, BBA in Finance, Economics, or related degrees.
- Certifications: CFA or CPA strongly preferred.
- Professional Background: 5+ years in FP&A, Investment Banking, Portfolio Management, Financial Consulting, or equivalent research experience.
- Skills: Strong proficiency in financial modeling, valuation methodologies, forecasting, asset pricing, DCF analysis, market analysis, and risk assessment.
- Professional Mindset: Detail-oriented, innovative thinker with a passion for financial technology and a commitment to collaboration. Prior experience with AI is not required, but a plus.
Why Join the HFC?
- Flexible Schedule: Set your own schedule, with flexible 10–40 hour weeks that fit around your life and other commitments.
- Competitive Pay: $80–$120/hr., depending on the projects.
Skills
Financial Modeling, Dcf Analysis, Valuation Methodologies, Forecasting, Asset Pricing, Risk Assessment, Market Analysis, FP&A, Investment Banking, Portfolio Management
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