About The Job
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
Position: Portfolio Manager
Type: Contract
Compensation: $100/hour
Commitment: 20–30 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
* Collaborate with AI researchers to train, evaluate, and improve AI models that simulate portfolio construction, optimization, and risk management.
* Review and assess model outputs for investment reasoning quality, portfolio allocation accuracy, and consistency with real-world financial logic.
* Provide expert feedback on strategy design, asset selection, risk-reward tradeoffs, and market interpretation.
* Contribute to the creation of evaluation frameworks that benchmark model performance against established portfolio management principles.
* Participate in synchronous collaboration sessions (4-hour windows, 2–3 times per week) to discuss experiments, analyze model outputs, and provide structured guidance on investment strategy and decision flow.
Qualifications
Must-Have
* 8+ years of experience in portfolio management, investment strategy, or asset management.
* Strong understanding of risk analytics, asset allocation, portfolio optimisation, and performance attribution.
* Proficiency in financial modelling tools and analytical platforms (Python, Excel, R, or MATLAB).
* Advanced degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or CFA / MBA designation.
* Excellent ability to articulate and rationalise investment decisions.
Compensation & Legal
* Hourly contractor through Mercor.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
* Upload resume
* AI interview based on your resume
* Submit form
Resources & Support
* For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
* For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
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