Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Kensho Technologies is S&P Global’s hub for AI innovation and transformation, seeking experienced Investment Banking professionals for a contract role. The position involves contributing to the development of generative AI tools for financial modeling and transaction analysis by leveraging real-world investment banking experience.
Responsibilities
- Produce high-quality investment banking deliverables used to train and evaluate AI systems, including:
- Valuation analyses (DCF, trading comps, precedent transactions)
- M&A and capital markets financial models
- Accretion/dilution and pro forma analyses
- Transaction scenarios and sensitivity analyses
- Build financial models that adhere to industry-standard conventions, structure, and presentation
- Decompose complex transaction logic into clear, step-by-step reasoning that can be learned by AI systems
- Review and assess AI-generated banking outputs for:
- Financial accuracy and internal consistency
- Soundness of assumptions
- Professional formatting and analytical rigor
- Provide detailed feedback to improve model reliability, realism, and edge-case handling
- Collaborate asynchronously with product, research, and engineering teams to refine task definitions and evaluation criteria
Skills
- 3-7 years of experience in investment banking, corporate finance, or transaction-focused advisory roles
- Strong technical foundation in financial modeling and valuation
- Strong technical foundation in M&A and capital markets transactions
- Strong technical foundation in accounting and financial statement analysis
- Deep familiarity with how banking analyses are structured, reviewed, and presented
- Ability to clearly explain why certain modeling or valuation decisions are made
- High attention to detail and quality standards
- Comfortable working independently in a remote, project-based environment
- Interest in the intersection of finance and artificial intelligence
- Experience across multiple transaction types (M&A, IPOs, debt offerings, restructurings)
- Exposure to both pitch and execution work
- Prior experience mentoring or reviewing junior analysts' work
- Curiosity about how automation and AI may augment financial services workflows
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 100% company paid premiums
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- 26 weeks of 100% paid Parental Leave (paternity and maternity)
- 401(k) plan with 6% employer matching
- Generous company matching on donations to non-profit charities
- Up to $20,000 tuition assistance toward degree programs, plus up to $4,000/year for ongoing professional education such as industry conferences
- Plentiful snacks, drinks, and regularly catered lunches
- Dog-friendly office (CAM office)
- Bike sharing program memberships
- Compassion leave and elder care leave
- Mentoring and additional learning opportunities
- Opportunity to expand professional network and participate in conferences and events
Company Overview
Kensho is S&P Global’s hub for AI innovation and transformation. It was founded in 2013, and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://kensho.com.