Financial Modeling Specialist - Remote

Job DescriptionAbout Theta Theta is building the intelligent memory layer that allows AI agents to learn and adapt in real time. By analyzing every agent run to identify errors, critical actions, and optimizations, Theta’s platform continuously improves agent performance with no human-in-the-loop retraining. Backed by YC (W25), Theta is growing quickly and hiring modeling talent to support the evolution of their data labeling infrastructure.

Role: Financial Modeling Specialist (Contract)Type: Contract (hourly) Hours: 30–35 hours/week Rate: $30–$35 USD/hr (with flexibility for exceptional candidates) Location: Remote (global applicants welcome; LATAM & EU time zones preferred)

💼 What You’ll Do

• Create complete end-to-end financial or business models used to train AI systems
• Review and refine models created by other analysts for structure, clarity, and effectiveness
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve modeling frameworks and best practices
• (Optional) Provide feedback and mentorship to other contributors, including hopping on calls to support junior team members
• Participate in regular working sessions with the Theta team to refine modeling standards

🎯 Who We’re Looking For

• Strong breadth of modeling experience—across industries, use cases, or company types
• High agency: self-starter, comfortable building from vague instructions

• Backgrounds may include:
• Investment Banking
• Private Equity
• FP&A / Strategic Finance
• Corporate Finance / Consulting
• Accounting + Modeling hybrids
• Excel/Google Sheets power users
• Bonus: experience with labeling, structured data work, or AI training data

🧪 Application Process

• Intro Call: A brief call with the Theta team to align expectations
• Take-Home Assignment: ~2-hour modeling task to assess structure, logic, and clarity
• Review & Feedback: Meet with the team to discuss your approach
• Start Contract Work: If successful, you’ll join the team on an hourly basis, starting at ~30–35 hrs/week

🌍 Other Details

• Flexible Hours: Work whenever you’re most productive. Time zone overlap is appreciated but not required
• Global Talent Welcome: LATAM and EU preferred for time zone convenience, but we’re open

Supportive Environment: We respect your local holidays and offer autonomy in how you structure your work