Investment Expert - Fully Remote

mercor; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; CAD 235,000 - 353,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking a Portfolio Manager (Buy-Side) for a remote contract role. You will provide high-level input on portfolio construction, evaluate AI-generated strategies, and assess decisions across asset classes to guide model development with real-world insights.

The role requires extensive investment management experience, a proven PM track record, and strong skills in portfolio optimization, risk management, and macro dynamics. CFA/MBA preferred; multi-asset experience a plus.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in investment management
• 5+ years as 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

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.

Skills

Investment management

Portfolio construction

Risk management

Alpha generation

Macro drivers understanding

Education

CFA or MBA

Tools

Quant frameworks

Job description

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.