Project- Independent Contractor

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August 26, 2026

Kirkland, Washington, United States

Remote

Project-based Independent Contractor

$55–$60 USD/hour

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Volga Partners is seeking an experienced Investment Banking Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the development, evaluation and improvement of advanced artificial intelligence models.

This is not a traditional investment banking position. Instead, the SME will apply real-world finance expertise to evaluate AI-generated financial analyses, validate technical reasoning, identify inaccuracies and help improve large language models used within the finance industry.

The engagement is project-based, with work assigned according to client demand. Project availability may fluctuate over time, making this opportunity best suited to consultants who are comfortable with a dynamic project environment.

• Evaluate AI-generated financial analyses for technical accuracy, completeness and quality of reasoning.
• Identify factual inaccuracies, unsupported assumptions, logical inconsistencies and calculation errors.
• Review financial models, valuation methodologies and investment analyses produced by AI.
• Create, review and refine finance-related prompts, benchmark responses and evaluation datasets.
• Apply detailed annotation guidelines consistently while maintaining high quality standards.
• Provide structured and actionable feedback to improve AI model performance.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Quality Assurance teams and AI Researchers to improve evaluation methodologies.
• Maintain productivity and quality expectations while working independently in a remote environment.
• Apply expert-level financial judgment to complex AI-generated scenarios.

Candidates should demonstrate expert-level knowledge in one or more of the following areas:

• Investment Banking
• Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
• Corporate Finance
• Business Valuations
• Transaction Advisory
• Leveraged Finance
• Private Equity
• Venture Capital
• Strategic Finance

Strong candidates typically have practical experience with:

• Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) models
• Leveraged Buyout (LBO) models
• Comparable Company Analysis
• Precedent Transaction Analysis
• Purchase Price Allocations
• Investment Memorandums
• Deal Structuring
• Pitch Books
• Confidential Information Memorandums (CIMs)

• Significant practical experience in Investment Banking, Corporate Finance or Transaction Advisory.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. financial markets and corporate finance principles.
• Exceptional analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Advanced financial modeling and valuation capabilities.
• Ability to independently evaluate complex financial analyses and provide technical feedback.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

• CFA (Completed or Candidate)
• CPA
• MBA (Finance)
• Chartered Accountant (CA)

• Investment Banking
• Big Four Transaction Advisory
• Private Equity
• Venture Capital
• Corporate Development
• Strategic Finance
• Bloomberg Terminal
• Capital IQ
• Fact Set
• Refinitiv
• Pitch Book

Experience in any of the following is highly desirable:

• Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback (RLHF)
• Prompt Engineering
• AI Annotation
• AI Quality Assurance

Candidates without prior AI evaluation experience may still be considered with exceptional finance expertise and strong analytical reasoning.

Candidates should demonstrate a strong working knowledge of:

• SEC Filings
• Public Equities
• Valuation Methodologies
• Corporate Earnings
• Macroeconomic Indicators
• Investment Analysis
• Capital Markets

Successful candidates often have:

• Led complex financial analyses or…