Job Description

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 optimisation, and performance attribution

. Proficiency in financial modelling 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 rationalise investment decisions, both qualitatively and quantitatively. Commitment of

20-30 hours per week

, including required synchronous collaboration sessions.

Why Join

Partner with a

world-class AI research lab

to train models that emulate real investor judgment, portfolio construction, and strategic reasoning. Shape the way AI understands financial markets, risk tolerance, and return optimization in dynamic environments. Enjoy

schedule flexibility

-- choose your own 4-hour collaboration windows and manage your 20-30 hour work week. Be engaged as an

hourly contractor through Mercor

, giving you autonomy while contributing to groundbreaking financial AI research. Collaborate with

top researchers, quants, and data scientists

, bridging human financial intuition with machine intelligence. * Join a

global network of finance and AI professionals

redefining how technology understands and executes investment management.