Developing AI to Secure My Role as an Investment Analyst

While transitioning between jobs, I embarked on a journey of training AI. Nowadays, it's my after-hours and weekend pursuit.

My aim with this endeavor is to ready myself for the eventuality of AI taking over tasks in my current role as an investment analyst. Even in the short span of two years, I've witnessed remarkable advancements in these AI models.

A New Chapter in Learning AI

Based on my observations, the financial sector's operations will undergo a transformation in a few years. It's essential to contemplate my place within this evolving landscape.

Previously, I had to meticulously guide AI models through every detail to compute metrics like free cash flow. In the present, I can supply a handful of documents and external resources, prompting the AI to perform the calculations autonomously.

The exponential advancement in technology is awe-inspiring, though it induces a sense of apprehension regarding future personal relevance.

Embracing AI Training

My journey in AI started as a career pause led me towards opportunities in equity valuation. Despite numerous interviews, job offers eluded me. It was a LinkedIn recruiter who introduced the prospect of guiding AI with my finance and economics expertise.

Skeptical at first, I nonetheless ventured forth and quickly discovered a passion for this new line of work, which also allowed me to earn while sharing my knowledge.

Currently, my routine consists of a nine-to-nine workday: daytime focused on my regular job and evenings dedicated to AI.

I've noticed that developing a single AI prompt, complex enough to challenge the models, can demand an entire day's effort.

Charting My Path in AI

My foray into finance began in Ukraine, trading stocks at a proprietary firm before advancing to a major investment bank.

Nine years ago, I relocated to Canada, furthering my studies and joining CIBC as an analyst. Following the conflict in Ukraine, I moved to the U.S., securing a role in AI training with Remotasks.

A subsequent opportunity as a financial analyst with a major steel producer unveiled more AI projects. Balancing numerous roles, I manage around 15 to 20 additional work hours weekly.

Despite the demanding workload, my motivation remains strong due to familial responsibilities arising from our losses in Ukraine.

Navigating AI Projects

Projects are plentiful, with team leaders constantly engaging me for new assignments that often have pressing deadlines.

As a prompt creator, the compensation typically ranges from $50 to $70 per hour, whereas reviewers can earn between $90 to $120, reflecting AI's dependence on human input.

I collaborate with firms crafting complicated questions to train substantial language models, also directly aiding tech companies in refining their AI systems.

The Future with AI

Tasks are engineered to challenge AI models, demanding intricate problem-solving criteria to evaluate performance deficiencies.

Generating such tasks takes significant time, often spanning several hours, and is expected to extend as models advance.

My passion for authorship, evidenced by published stock research, translates into a fulfilling engagement with AI training.

Anticipating the changes ahead, my expertise in both finance and AI primes me for the industry's evolution.

Future professionals will supervise AI entities assigned current human responsibilities, ensuring operational integrity.

Success will come to those well-versed in their domain, capable of integrating their insights with AI advancements.