Financial Markets Research Associate
$50–95/hr
Remote finance contract with Alignerr, $50–95/hr, open to people in United States. Posted Oct 23.
$50–95/hr
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- Pay
- About typicalTops out at $95/hr. The typical top rate across 145 priced finance listings is $100/hr.
- Getting in
- Hard to get in~1–2 hours of assessments. Valid government photo ID.
- Steady work
- Work is patchyFeast-or-famine project volume.
- Payout record
- Some delaysSchedule: weekly, by Friday for the prior Monday–Sunday. Paid via Stripe or PayPal (depends on country).
- Freshness
- RecentPosted 2w ago. Still listed on Alignerr on Nov 6, 2026.
- Where you live
- Named countries onlyOpen in United States.
The job description
About the Role
What if your knowledge of equities, macroeconomics, and financial markets could directly shape how AI understands and communicates the world of finance? We're looking for Financial Markets Research Associates to synthesize complex market information into structured, high-utility outputs — helping leading AI labs and financial organizations build smarter, more accurate systems.
This is a fully remote, flexible contract role. No AI background needed — just a sharp analytical mind, solid market knowledge, and a talent for turning complex data into clear, concise insights.
What You'll Do
- Research and review equity markets, macroeconomic indicators, industry trends, and company-level disclosures
- Identify key drivers affecting specific sectors, companies, or broader market conditions
- Synthesize findings into concise, consistent, and structured research summaries
- Cross-check data sources for accuracy, coherence, and reliability
- Support ad-hoc research tasks as project needs evolve
- Work independently and asynchronously — fully on your own schedule
Who You Are
- Experienced in market research, economics, financial analysis, or a closely related field
- Strong ability to synthesize complex, multi-source financial information into clear outputs
- Clear, structured written communicator who can make dense information accessible
- Detail-oriented and methodical — you catch inconsistencies others miss
- Self-motivated and reliable when working independently without supervision
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with fundamental analysis principles — valuation, financial statements, earnings drivers
- Experience working with macro or sector-specific datasets
- Background in investment research, asset management, financial journalism, or economics
- Familiarity with AI tools or data evaluation workflows
Why Join Us
- Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside leading research labs and financial organizations
- Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you
- Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, task-based work
- Put your financial expertise to work on problems that matter at scale
- Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch
How do you apply to Alignerr?
Apply on Alignerr
The Apply button opens this post on Alignerr's own site. You apply with them, not with Rubric. Budget about 1–2 hours of assessments.
Get through screening
What Alignerr asks for after you apply:
- Take the TestGorilla skills assessment (usually one attempt per role)
- Verify your identity with Persona
- Join the Alignerr Slack community
- Set up payouts once you are assigned to a project
Start work and get paid
Pay schedule: weekly, by Friday for the prior Monday–Sunday. Paid via Stripe or PayPal (depends on country). You're paid for the work they hand out, not a fixed salary.
Alignerr also needs
- Valid government photo ID
- Degree or professional experience for expert roles
- Webcam for proctored assessments on some roles
Red flags
- Red flagLong gaps with no project after passing
- Red flagWorker reports of delayed or withheld payments on Glassdoor
What is Alignerr like to work for?
Labelbox's contractor network, which hires generalists and domain experts to label data and write and grade AI training tasks.
| Advertised pay | $15–150/hr |
|---|---|
| Getting in | Hard to get in |
| Application takes | ~1–2 hours of assessments |
| How you get paid | Weekly, by Friday for the prior Monday–Sunday, via Stripe or PayPal (depends on country) |
| Payout record | Some delays |
| Countries | Accepts most countries but blocks signups from about two dozen; posts India-specific roles such as Hindi, Telugu and Indian-English language and cultural review work. |
Generalist and bilingual work is around $15–20/hr, coding QA $30–40/hr, and senior software, advanced math, medical and law roles $70–150/hr; some projects pay per approved task.
