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
Ideal Candidate Profile
3-7 years of experience in investment banking , corporate finance, or transaction-focused advisory roles
Strong technical foundation in:
Financial modeling and valuation
M&A and capital markets transactions
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
Requirements
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
At Kensho, we pride ourselves on providing top-of-market benefits, including:
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
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Benefits
Dental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Remote work optionsParental leave
Additional Information
Kensho is S&P Global's hub for AI innovation and transformation. With expertise in machine learning, natural language processing, and data discovery, we develop and deploy novel solutions to innovate and drive progress at S&P Global and its customers worldwide. Kensho's solutions and research focus on business and financial generative AI applications, agents, data retrieval APIs, data extraction, and much more.
At Kensho, we hire talented people and give them the autonomy and support needed to build amazing technology and products. We collaborate using our teammates' diverse perspectives to solve hard problems. Our communication with one another is open, honest, and efficient. We dedicate time and resources to explore new ideas, but always rooted in engineering best practices. As a result, we can innovate rapidly to produce technology that is scalable, robust, and useful.
Role Overview
We are seeking experienced Investment Banking professionals to serve as domain experts on a contract basis, contributing to the development of generative AI tools for financial modeling and transaction analysis .
In this role, you will leverage your real-world investment banking experience to help AI systems learn how to perform core banking tasks at a professional standard. You will create, evaluate, and refine transaction-oriented analyses that reflect how bankers actually think about valuation, deal structure, and execution. This is not a live deal or client-facing role; rather, you will help define and encode best-in-class banking workflows for AI systems.
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