Assistant Portfolio Manager

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 (Buy-Side)
Type: Contract
Compensation: $150/hour
Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

• Provide high-level input on portfolio construction and asset allocation.
• Evaluate AI-generated portfolio strategies and risk frameworks.
• Assess investment decisions across multiple asset classes.
• Guide model development with real-world portfolio management insights.
• Stress-test strategies under different market conditions.
• Contribute to training data and evaluation frameworks.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• 8+ years in investment management, with 5+ years as a PM or Co-PM.
• Proven track record managing institutional or HNW portfolios.
• Strong expertise in portfolio optimization, risk management, and alpha generation.
• Deep understanding of market dynamics and macro drivers.
• Excellent judgment and decision-making ability.

Preferred

• CFA or MBA.
• Experience managing multi-asset or global portfolios.
• Familiarity with quant or data-driven investment approaches.

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
• For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected]

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.