Financial Modeler

Contract Financial Modeler — Investment Banking & Corporate Finance (Excel) Full-time independent contractor role, 40 hours/week.

Overview We are partnering with a U.S.-based technology company building advanced AI systems focused on financial modeling and decision-making.

The goal is to train AI to think like real financial professionals: how models are built from scratch, how assumptions are structured, and how decisions are made using financial models.

This is a hands-on Excel modeling role.

You will build detailed financial models from a blank spreadsheet and clearly explain your logic.

This is a highly selective search.

We are only considering investment banking and corporate finance candidates from top-tier backgrounds with extensive, hands-on model-building experience.

This role IS: - Building financial models from a blank spreadsheet - Structuring assumptions, drivers, and logic - Linking full model flows: operations → cash flow → valuation → returns - Debugging and improving model accuracy - Explaining why a model works, not just producing outputs This role is NOT: - Dashboards, reporting, or data visualization - FP&A focused on reporting, budgeting, or variance analysis - Pitch decks, comps, or formatting work without building the underlying model - High-level strategy without hands-on modeling - Using AI tools to generate models Investment Banking - Fully integrated 3-statement models - DCF and sum-of-the-parts valuation built from first principles - Merger models: accretion/dilution, purchase price allocation, synergies - LBO analysis in support of sponsor or sell-side processes - Live deal execution on M&A, capital markets, or restructuring transactions Corporate Finance - Corporate development models: acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures - Capital structure, financing, and capital allocation decisions - Long-range operating models that drive investment or strategic decisions - Treasury modeling: liquidity, debt capacity, and refinancing analysis What You'll Do - Build financial models from scratch in Excel across different use cases - Review and debug models built by others - Identify incorrect assumptions, broken logic, and risks - Analyze relationships across operations, cash flow, valuation, and returns - Clearly explain financial logic and decision-making What Makes a Strong Candidate - 2–10 years in finance roles with heavy, hands-on modeling - Experience at a bulge-bracket bank, elite boutique, or a major corporate development or corporate finance team - Direct work on live transactions or major investment decisions, backed by models you built yourself - Experience with U.S. businesses, U.S. clients, or U.S.

GAAP - Proven ability to build models from a blank spreadsheet (no templates) - High attention to detail and model accuracy - Strong communication skills (English required) Not a Fit If Your experience is primarily: - Reviewing models, making small updates, or producing pitch decks, comps, or outputs - FP&A reporting, budgeting, or dashboards - Research or valuation support without building full models - BI tools, analytics workflows, or reporting automation Or: - You have not built full financial models yourself - You rely heavily on templates, tools, or AI to generate models - You are not comfortable explaining your work in detail Interview Process All candidates complete a ~3-hour take-home Excel modeling exercise. - Designed to reflect real-world modeling work - Must be completed independently in Excel Final Note Candidates with private equity, credit, or debt modeling experience should apply to our Private Equity & Credit posting instead.