Strategy & Business Analysis Specialist

Role Title: Strategy & Business Analysis SpecialistRole Type: ContractorLocation: Remote (NAMER and Europe-based)micro1 is engaging Strategy & Business Analysis Specialists to contribute to a project designed to assess and elevate the performance of advanced AI models in producing executive-level business deliverables. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input.

No prior experience in AI is required - your domain knowledge is what matters.Scope of Work Design and author strategy and analysis tasks that simulate real-world business challenges, including providing multi-file inputs (spreadsheets, PDFs, and source data). Create gold-standard deliverables such as PowerPoint board decks, investment committee memos, and robust Excel financial models that reflect senior stakeholder expectations. Establish the appropriate analytical frameworks, employing MECE structure and defensible recommendations for each scenario.

Develop detailed evaluation rubrics (35+ items) to assess AI model outputs on structure, accuracy, and executive-readiness. Identify and document common failure modes in strategy communication, including unclear recommendations, logical inconsistencies, and unsupported figures. Ensure all produced content exhibits clean visual storytelling, numerical rigor, and polished executive presentation.

Preferred

Qualifications

Approximately 5 years of experience in management consulting (MBB, tier-2), investment banking, PE, corporate strategy, or FP&A settings. Hands-on ownership of board-level decks, strategy recommendations, or investment committee memos subject to senior review. Expertise in financial modeling from scratch within Excel, encompassing scenario and sensitivity analysis.

Mastery of structured problem-solving approaches (MECE, issue trees, pyramid principle) and executive communication best practices. Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills, with a proven ability to produce executive-facing content. Experience developing outputs against in-house or standardized deck templates.

Sector-specific analytical exposure (such as TMT, healthcare, consumer, or financial services) is advantageous. Prior experience with rubric writing or AI training projects is a plus, though not required.

Compensation Structure

Compensation is output-based; experts are paid per task that meets the project specifications. The time required to complete work may vary depending on the expert’s experience and workflow. Minimum submission

Requirements

apply. Experts must submit a minimum of tasks per week.Start Timeline & AvailabilityWe typically fill roles within 48 hours and are looking for experts ready to jump in right away. If selected, we expect you to start your first tasks within 24 - 48 hours of completing onboarding.Originally posted on Himalayas