Financial Analyst

The Role: AlphaSense is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Associate Financial Analyst to play a key role in advancing the annotations and analysis of data for AI model training and in the evaluation of AI-based model outputs. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team of software experts, AI researchers, and product managers focused on developing next-generation Generative AI (GenAI) features for market intelligence. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with financial analysts from diverse backgrounds, including sell-side research, management consulting, and data annotation, to provide essential insights that drive the company's GenAI strategies and contribute to the development of cutting-edge GenAI products. Note: This position requires a strong focus on the analysis of high-quality research reports and is distinct from traditional accounting or routine financial reporting functions. Responsibilities: - Analyse and interpret a variety of financial documents, including earnings calls, U.S. SEC and global filings, broker research reports, expert call transcripts, news, and regulatory content. - Evaluate and rank language model outputs based on criteria such as comprehensiveness, factual accuracy, coverage, and fluency. - Analyse customer usage patterns of the AlphaSense platform and data sources to identify opportunities for product enhancements and new AI model applications. - Ensure the quality and consistency of data collection for AI model evaluation/training. - Collaborate with Product Managers and AI Researchers to define data annotation guidelines and processes for various Generative AI projects. - Apply hands on knowledge of a wide range of financial reports and documents. - Demonstrate the ability to thoroughly review, comprehend, and synthesise information from diverse sources to extract key details and formulate actionable insights. - Maintain a strong understanding of industry trends related to data annotation, AI ethics, and emerging technologies relevant to our AI offerings. Requirements: - Chartered Accountant (CA) certification or completion of all three levels of the CFA program. - Demonstrates exceptional understanding of financial concepts and data. - 1 to 2 years of relevant experience in financial analysis. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Proven ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional environment and communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. - Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to synthesise complex information into clear insights and actionable recommendations. - Strong project management skills, including problem-solving, time management, prioritisation, adaptability, research proficiency, and a commitment to quality management. - Proficiency in workplace productivity tools, such as GSuite and MS Office.