Investment Strategy Consultant

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 (Contract)

Compensation

$100/hour

Commitment

20–30 hours/week

Role 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.

Qualifications

Must‑Have

• 8+ years of experience in portfolio management, investment strategy, or asset management.
• 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).
• Advanced degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or CFA / MBA designation.
• Excellent ability to articulate and rationalise investment decisions.

Compensation & Legal

• Hourly contractor through Mercor.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form

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