Kensho Technologies

Contract Investment Banker (Generative AI – Finance)

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Cambridge MA USA

Hybrid

Mid level

Artificial Intelligence • Fintech • Machine Learning • Natural Language Processing • Software • Generative AI

We make data discoverable useful and valuable in enabling fact-based decisions.

The Role

Seeking experienced Investment Banking professionals to develop generative AI tools for financial modeling and transaction analysis translating banking processes into AI learning models.

Summary Generated by Built In

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.
Key Responsibilities

Produce high-quality investment banking deliverables used to train and evaluate AI systems including:
- Valuation analyses (DCF trading comps precedent transactions)
- M&A and capital markets financial models
- Accretion/dilution and pro forma analyses
- Transaction scenarios and sensitivity analyses
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

Nice to Have

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 $20000 tuition assistance toward degree programs plus up to $4000/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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We are an equal opportunity employer that welcomes future Kenshins with all experiences and perspectives. Kensho is headquartered in Cambridge MA with an additional office location in New York City. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or national origin.
Job ID: 327770
Posted On: 2026-04-08
Location: New York New York United States

Top Skills

Financial Modeling

Generative Ai

Machine Learning

Natural Language Processing

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The Company

HQ: Cambridge MA

175 Employees

Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

At Kensho we leverage S&P Global’s world class data to research develop and implement leading AI and machine learning capabilities that drive fact-based objective decision making. Data is at the heart of Kensho and it’s our technology. We build and deploy solutions that make that data accessible insightful relevant and transformative.

Why Work With Us

We are a diverse and inclusive group of curious highly accomplished engineers and business professionals who value collaboration curiosity and mentorship at all levels. At Kensho swinging for the fences is considered a team sport and every Kenshin’s unique perspective and experiences are valued.