Valuation Research Analyst
$100 - $200/hourpay
Contractor
remote
Required Skills
dcf
valuation
corporate development
ppt
About micro1
micro1 is a data engine that helps AI labs train foundational models and enterprises build AI agents. We provide frontier evaluations and reinforcement learning environments used to improve LLM capabilities, as well as contextual evaluations used to monitor and improve AI agents in enterprise settings. Our data engine includes an AI recruiter agent that sources and vets domain experts, a data platform that enables rapid production of high-quality training data, and a pipeline performance system that ensures both quality and velocity.
Our goal is to have 1 billion people doing meaningful work by contributing their expertise to the development of frontier AI models. We’ve raised $40M+ in funding, and our AI recruiter has powered more than 1 million AI-led interviews as our global network of experts expands to form the human intelligence layer for AGI.
Job Summary
Join our customer's team as a Valuation Research Analyst and play a critical role in supporting valuation-ready data creation for niche companies across a variety of industries. You will extract and organize financial data, define key performance indicators, and craft clear, structured presentations that outline key assumptions, risks, and the reliability of data sources. This remote, flexible position is ideal for analytical professionals who are passionate about translating complex financials into actionable insights.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and analyze key valuation drivers such as unit economics, margin structures, and growth levers for target companies.
- Extract and synthesize financial statements, building comprehensive KPI tables that inform valuation processes.
- Evaluate available information and propose informed assumption ranges where data is incomplete, using established guidelines.
- Create concise PowerPoint reports that clearly distinguish between known facts and working assumptions, ensuring transparency in analysis.
- Document potential risks and assess the reliability of data sources in structured, professional language for decision-maker use.
- Collaborate effectively with remote colleagues, ensuring timely and clear written and verbal communication throughout project phases.
- Maintain rigorous documentation discipline, supporting smooth hand-offs and ongoing knowledge sharing.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- 2–7 years of professional experience in valuation, investment banking, private equity, transaction advisory (TAS/FDD), corporate development, or similar analytical roles.
- Demonstrated expertise in valuation methodologies, particularly DCF and comparable company analysis, with a strong grasp of underlying modeling logic.
- Exceptional proficiency in extracting and organizing financial data into actionable outputs.
- Advanced PowerPoint skills, with an ability to produce clear, well-structured presentations for executive audiences.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen attention to detail and audience needs.
- Strong judgment in handling incomplete or ambiguous information, with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
- Commitment to thorough documentation and high standards of data integrity.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with niche or early-stage companies in a valuation or due diligence context.
- Familiarity with creating deliverables for corporate development or M&A teams.
- Prior experience in a remote, cross-border analytical environment.