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We work best with people who enjoy using their talents, commitment and hard work to achieve great successes for millions of real-life users through products that impact their careers. We are deeply technology-driven -- about half the company are engineers, technical product people or product designers -- but we never build technology for technology’s sake. We are always trying to connect our efforts to the good it can do in people’s lives.

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For our client, we are seeking a Strategic Project Lead - Finance to join the team of a leader in the Technical Services space.

This role will lead strategic finance-focused projects that support AI model training and research efforts. The position will shape how financial data is sourced, evaluated, and operationalized to ensure projects meet quality and delivery expectations. It also requires close partnership with researchers and global delivery teams to build scalable workflows and drive successful outcomes in a fast-moving environment.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $100,000 – $120,000 annually

Responsibilities

 Lead strategic finance pilots and research projects supporting AI model training Own the success of finance-focused pilots, ensuring they meet quality standards Shape the use of financial data sources for model training Develop scalable project workflows and quality standards Collaborate with researchers and global delivery teams to operationalize projects

Qualifications

 Strong background in finance, financial engineering, economics, or accounting 2+ years leading complex projects or finance initiatives Depth in financial data, markets, accounting, or modeling Ability to assess dataset suitability Comfortable in a high-intensity, fast-paced environment with an entrepreneurial mindset

Benefits

 Opportunity to work on pioneering financial AI projects Engagement with a global delivery capability Collaborative environment bridging finance and technology Hands-on role with significant impact on project success Dynamic, high-pace working environment

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.

