Advisory & Transaction Services Expert (M&A / Valuation)
Role Overview
Mercor is collaborating with a leading AI lab to engage experienced transaction advisory and valuation professionals. You’ll translate real M&A, due diligence, and valuation work into structured, high-quality training data that teaches AI to reason the way deal teams do.
Focus Areas
M&A / transaction advisory · financial due diligence (quality of earnings) · business valuation · purchase accounting (ASC 805) support.
Key Responsibilities
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Design realistic scenarios from your work — quality-of-earnings (QoE) analyses, working-capital and net-debt analyses, financial due-diligence findings, valuation models (DCF, comparable companies, precedent transactions), purchase price allocation (ASC 805), and deal / LBO models
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Review and compare AI-generated advisory outputs for analytical accuracy, defensible assumptions, and sound professional judgment
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Provide clear written feedback that improves how AI performs transaction and valuation tasks
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Collaborate asynchronously with the research team
Ideal Qualifications
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Transaction advisory (Big 4 TAS / boutique) and/or corporate development, investment banking, or valuation background
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CPA, and/or ASA / ABV / CFA a plus for valuation-leaning candidates
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Hands-on ownership of QoE, valuation, or deal models
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
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Strong written communication and attention to detail
Application Process
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Submit a resume or a short summary of your transaction advisory / valuation experience
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Complete a short form on your practice area, specialties, and certifications
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Selected applicants may complete a brief sample task