Day Data Annotation Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Role Description Mercor is partnering with a leading AI research group to engage experienced banking professionals in a high-impact project focused on training and refining advanced AI systems. This opportunity involves providing high-quality annotations and data inputs across diverse banking domains, including corporate banking operations, retail services, loan processing, customer account management, and financial product offerings. As an AI Banking Data Specialist , you will help shape how advanced AI models understand and reason about real-world financial processes.

This role requires analytical rigor, adaptability, and a passion for technological innovation within the banking industry. This is a full-time opportunity suited for professionals with extensive experience in banking or financial services who are eager to apply their expertise to the development of next-generation AI systems. Key Responsibilities Use proprietary software to label, annotate, and evaluate AI-generated outputs related to financial services Deliver curated, high-quality data for corporate banking, retail banking, loan management, and financial product development Collaborate with technical and research teams to train and refine AI models for banking applications Assist in designing and improving annotation tools and workflows tailored for financial datasets Identify and analyze complex problems in banking domains to enhance AI model reasoning and performance Apply sound judgment and maintain precision while adapting to evolving task instructions Qualifications Professional experience in banking, finance, or related fields (e.g., corporate or retail banking, loan processing, or financial product management) Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently and interpret complex instructions with accuracy Demonstrated interest in financial technology, AI, or digital innovation Preferred Qualifications Relevant certifications such as CFA, FRM, CBCA, CAMS, or CPA Experience mentoring or training professionals in banking or finance Familiarity with AI systems, data annotation workflows, or technical environments Comfort recording short audio or video clips for model training datasets More About the Opportunity Remote or in-person (Palo Alto, CA); in-office requires 5 days/week Initial schedule: 9:00am–5:30pm PST for two weeks; then your local timezone Personal computer must be a Chromebook, Mac (macOS 11+), or Windows 10+ device Reliable smartphone access required U.S.-based applicants must reside outside of Wyoming and Illinois Visa sponsorship not available Compensation & Contract Terms $45–100/hour for U.S.-based professionals, depending on experience and location International pay rates available upon request You'll be classified as an independent contractor Payments issued regularly for services rendered Hourly pay is part of a broader rewards package; benefits vary by country Application Process Submit your resume to get started Complete a 15-minute screening interview If selected, proceed to: A technical deep-dive on your financial expertise and data annotation experience A take-home challenge involving banking or financial data labeling A team meet-and-greet with project collaborators The full interview process is designed to conclude within one week #J-18808-Ljbffr