Location: Remote (United States & Canada)
Job Type: Independent Contractor (Hourly Contract)
Company: Mercor
Work Schedule: Flexible (Minimum 10 Hours per Week)
Compensation: $100 per Hour
Industry: Management Consulting, Artificial Intelligence, Business Strategy
Management & Strategy Consultant Jobs – Remote AI Consulting Opportunity
Are you a former or current consultant from a top management consulting firm looking for a flexible, high-impact remote opportunity? Mercor is hiring Management & Strategy Consultants (MBB/Big 5) to contribute to Project Panacea, an AI research initiative focused on training next-generation AI agents to solve complex business and consulting challenges.
This fully remote contract role is available to professionals located in the United States and Canada. Consultants will work on real-world business scenarios, helping AI systems improve strategic reasoning, market analysis, and executive decision-making while earning $100 per hour.
About Project Panacea
Project Panacea is a long-term AI research initiative designed to improve how advanced AI systems approach business strategy and consulting work.
Rather than performing traditional client consulting, contributors help create and refine realistic business cases that train frontier AI models to analyze complex problems involving multiple stakeholders, market dynamics, operational decisions, and strategic planning.
The project offers consistent work, flexible scheduling, and the opportunity to collaborate with researchers building the next generation of AI systems.
About Mercor
Mercor partners with leading AI laboratories and technology companies to develop advanced artificial intelligence through expert human knowledge.
By working with experienced professionals across multiple industries, Mercor helps train AI models capable of solving increasingly sophisticated business, technical, legal, and scientific problems.
Contributors are compensated competitively while working remotely on meaningful AI research initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
As a Management & Strategy Consultant, you will:
- Conduct market research and competitive analysis.
- Develop business cases for strategic decision-making.
- Build operational frameworks and business models.
- Create go-to-market (GTM) strategies.
- Analyze industry trends and market opportunities.
- Synthesize research into executive presentations, reports, and business memos.
- Support scenario planning and strategic modeling.
- Define key business metrics and performance indicators.
- Collaborate with project stakeholders to improve AI evaluation scenarios.
Required Qualifications
Candidates should have:
- At least 1.5 years of experience at a leading management consulting firm.
- Experience at firms such as:
- McKinsey & Company
- Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
- Bain & Company
- Big Five consulting organizations
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
- Ability to work independently in fast-changing environments.
- Experience creating presentations, business analyses, and strategic recommendations.
Preferred Qualifications
While not required, the following experience is highly valued:
- Technology consulting
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)
- Digital transformation
- Business strategy
- Product strategy
- Corporate planning
- Growth strategy
- Market expansion
- Business operations
Technical Skills
Successful candidates should be proficient with:
Business Tools
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Data analysis tools
- Business modeling software
Consulting Skills
- Market Research
- Competitive Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Strategic Planning
- Business Case Development
- Opportunity Assessment
- Executive Presentations
Work Schedule
This role offers a flexible remote work arrangement.
Expected Commitment:
- Minimum 10 hours per week
- Flexible schedule
- Long-term project availability based on performance and project requirements
Consultants can complete assignments according to their own schedules while meeting project deadlines.
Compensation
Mercor offers competitive hourly compensation for experienced consultants.
Hourly Rate:
$100 per hour
Additional payment information:
- Weekly payments
- Payment through Stripe or Wise
- Compensation based on completed work
- Projects may be extended or concluded depending on business needs and performance
Application Process
The hiring process includes:
- Submit your resume.
- Complete a short application detailing your consulting background.
- Participate in the evaluation process.
- Receive follow-up communication regarding next steps.
Qualified applicants are typically contacted within a few days after completing the application.
Important Information
- Independent contractor position
- Fully remote work
- Available to candidates located in the United States and Canada
- Flexible working hours
- No access to confidential employer or client information
- H1-B and STEM OPT candidates are not currently supported for this opportunity
Why Join Mercor?
This opportunity allows experienced consultants to apply their strategic thinking in an innovative AI research environment.
You’ll help shape how future AI systems analyze business problems while working remotely with flexible hours and competitive pay.
For professionals with consulting experience at leading firms, Project Panacea provides an exciting opportunity to combine business expertise with cutting-edge artificial intelligence research.
How to Apply
If you have experience in management consulting, business strategy, or corporate advisory services, consider applying for the Management & Strategy Consultants (MBB/Big 5) position at Mercor.
Highlight your consulting engagements, strategic planning experience, analytical skills, industry expertise, and experience working with executive stakeholders to strengthen your application.