Finance Professional - AI Research Support - Remote

Overview

Handshake is seeking experienced Finance Professionals to support AI research through flexible, hourly contract work. This is not a traditional full-time corporate, banking, consulting, or investment role. You’ll use your real-world financial analysis, modeling, and advisory experience to evaluate AI-generated content and provide feedback that helps AI better understand financial concepts, quantitative reasoning, industry terminology, and professional communication.

In Short

• Status: Independent contractor (not a full-time employee role)
• Location: Fully remote; work from anywhere with a reliable internet connection and access to a desktop or laptop computer
• Schedule: Flexible and asynchronous, with no minimum hour requirement. Many contributors work approximately 5–20 hours per week when assigned to an active project
• Duration: The Handshake AI program runs year-round, with projects opening periodically across different areas of expertise.
• Placement depends on current project needs, with opportunities to be considered for future projects as they become available

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or a closely related field
• Experience as a Finance Professional in corporate finance, investment banking, consulting, asset management, or related roles
• Hands-on experience conducting financial analysis, building or reviewing financial models, and interpreting financial statements
• Strong written communication skills and attention to detail
• Comfort working independently and following written guidelines
• Professional judgment, reliability, and a high standard of discretion and confidentiality, especially with sensitive or proprietary information

Benefits

• No prior AI or technical experience is required.
• F-1 students who are eligible for CPT or OPT may be eligible for projects on Handshake AI.
• Work with your Designated School Official to determine your eligibility.
• If your school requires a CPT course, Handshake AI may not meet your school’s requirements.
• STEM OPT is not supported.