Finance Expert - Structured Finance

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xAI

Remote

Posted April 1, 2026

Job Description

About xAI

xAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are seeking a skilled AI Structured Finance Specialist to enhance xAI’s models by providing high-quality data annotations and inputs tailored to structured finance contexts. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in structured finance and credit products, including securitization structures (ABS, CMBS, MBS, CLOs, CDOs), syndicated and leveraged loans, and project finance to support the training of advanced AI systems. You will collaborate with technical teams to refine annotation tools and curate impactful data, ensuring our models effectively capture real-world financial analysis dynamics. This role requires adaptability, strong analytical skills, and a passion for driving innovation in a fast-paced environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Utilize proprietary software to provide accurate input and labels for structured finance projects, ensuring high-quality data for AI model training.
Deliver curated, high-quality data for structured finance scenarios involving securitization structures (ABS, CMBS. MBS, CLOs, CDOs), syndicated/leveraged loans, and project finance across deal structuring, credit enhancement mechanisms, cash flow waterfall modeling, tranche valuation, collateral and portfolio performance analysis, and transaction documentation.
Collaborate with technical staff to support the training of new AI tasks and contribute to the development of innovative technologies.
Assist in designing and improving efficient annotation tools tailored for structured finance data.
Select and analyze complex problems in structured finance fields aligned with your expertise to enhance AI model performance.
Interpret, analyze, and execute tasks based on evolving instructions, maintaining precision and adaptability

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Professional experience in structured finance or related fields (e.g., investment banker, structurer, credit risk manager, rating agency analyst, structured credit trader, ABS/CMBS/MBS/CLO portfolio manager, or surveillance/operations analyst)
Proficiency in reading and writing informal and professional English.
Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills.
Excellent reading comprehension and ability to exercise autonomous judgment with limited data.
Passion for technological advancements and innovation in financial analysis.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Relevant certification or advanced training (e.g., CFA, FRM, Series 7, Series 63, or similar financial certification).
Experience mentoring or training others in structured finance or related credit practices.
Comfort with recording audio or video sessions for data collection.
Familiarity with AI or data annotation workflows in a technical setting.