Assistant Portfolio Manager | Upto $100/hr Hourly

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.