Senior Financial Modeler - Private Equity (Remote)

Location: Remote

Job Type: Full-Time Independent Contractor (~40 hours/week)

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

Important Experience Requirement:

Minimum 2 years of full-time, paid finance experience after graduation. Internships, training programs, and course projects do not count. This role is not suitable for students or recent graduates.

About the Opportunity

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

This is a hands-on Excel modeling role where you will build detailed buyout and transaction models from a blank spreadsheet and explain your logic. We prioritize candidates who can build full models end-to-end and explain why a model works, rather than just producing summary dashboards or tweaking templates.

Key Responsibilities

• Build financial models from scratch in Excel across different private equity use cases.

• Structure assumptions, drivers, and logic while dynamically linking full model flows (operating statements, debt,returns, scenarios).

• Structure dynamic Sources & Uses tables, debt schedules, cash sweeps, and returns and distribution waterfalls.

• Review, debug, and improve model accuracy by identifying incorrect assumptions, broken logic, and transaction risks.

• Clearly explain financial logic, decision-making, and why a model works in structured English.

Must-Have Requirements

• 2+ years of full-time, paid finance experience post-graduation with heavy modeling exposure in Private Equity (candidates from Investment Banking or Corporate Finance are considered only with top-tier backgrounds).

• Real-World Model Building: The models you describe must have been built in your job, on real deals or real investment decisions. Models from training courses or case studies do not count.

• Proven ability to build full financial models from a blank spreadsheet in Excel without using pre-built templates,plug-ins, or AI tools.

• Hands-on experience constructing complete end-to-end models: 3-statement operating models, Sources & Uses,debt schedules with cash sweeps, downside cases, and returns (IRR and MOIC) with returns and distribution waterfalls.

• High attention to detail, model accuracy, and strong professional communication skills in English to clearly articulate financial logic.

• Ability to complete an independent ~3-hour technical modeling take-home assessment in Excel.

• Availability to dedicate full-time hours (~40 hours per week) on an ongoing independent contractor basis.

This Role IS / This Role is NOT

• This role IS: Hands-on model building from a blank workbook, creating benchmark datasets, auditing logic, and articulating institutional financial reasoning.

• This role is NOT: An internal corporate finance, FP&A, or live deal-execution/syndication role; it does not involve managing junior analysts or presenting to investment committees.

Not a Fit If

• You rely on pre-formatted firm templates, add-ins, or macros to complete your models.

• Your modeling background comes primarily from academic courses, financial modeling bootcamps, or case studies rather than professional deal execution.

• You are currently seeking a part-time role or cannot commit to ~40 hours per week.

Why Join?

• Full-time independent contractor role with full flexibility: 100% remote, asynchronous workflow where you set your own working hours.

• Opportunity to work at the forefront of AI financial reasoning and institutional benchmarking.

How to Apply

Please submit your application directly via our portal:

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