Portfolio Managers

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. - 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. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job