Portfolio Manager - AI Training at Mercor

Portfolio Manager - AI Training | $150/hr | Remote Worldwide

Join a leading AI lab to train cutting-edge models that simulate real-world investment decision-making. Apply your portfolio management expertise to help develop AI systems that think and act like world-class investors.

About the Role

Mercor is hiring experienced Portfolio Managers on behalf of an innovative AI research lab. You'll collaborate with AI researchers to refine models designed to optimize portfolio construction, risk management, and investment strategy. This unique opportunity bridges finance expertise with artificial intelligence development.

Key Responsibilities

• Train, evaluate, and improve AI models that simulate portfolio construction, optimization, and risk management
• Review model outputs for investment reasoning quality, portfolio allocation accuracy, and alignment with real-world financial logic
• Provide expert feedback on strategy design, asset selection, risk-reward tradeoffs, and market interpretation
• Develop 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 analyze model outputs and guide investment strategy development

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in portfolio management, investment strategy, or asset management with proven track record of 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 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 and strategic reasoning
• Shape how AI understands financial markets, risk tolerance, and return optimization
• Enjoy schedule flexibility with self-selected 4-hour collaboration windows
• Work as an hourly contractor through Mercor with full autonomy
• 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 investment management technology