Portfolio Manager | $100/hr

About the Opportunity

This opportunity is shared as part of a referral program. Mercor is hiring Portfolio Managers on behalf of a leading AI Lab developing models that simulate and optimize real-world investment decision-making. This is a rare opportunity for experienced finance professionals to apply their portfolio management expertise to help train and refine AI systems designed to think and act like world-class investors.

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.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in portfolio management, investment strategy, or asset management, with a proven record of delivering consistent returns. Strong understanding of risk analytics, asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and performance attribution. Proficiency in financial modeling tools and analytical platforms (Python, Excel, R, or MATLAB) preferred. Advanced degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or CFA / MBA designation strongly preferred. Excellent ability to articulate and rationalize investment decisions, both qualitatively and quantitatively. Commitment of 20–30 hours per week, including required synchronous collaboration sessions.