Investment Director - Fully Remote | Upto $150/hr

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: UK-based Senior Investment Lead Type: Contract Compensation: $150/hour Location: Remote Role Responsibilities Provide senior investment judgment across both public securities and private-company work. Establish the investment framework and analytical approach used by the broader project team. Review valuations, portfolio analysis, asset-allocation recommendations, and investment-policy considerations. Challenge assumptions, identify material risks, and ensure conclusions are supported by appropriate quantitative and qualitative evidence. Guide the development of recommendations and ensure proposed actions are commercially sound and implementation-ready. Review and provide structured feedback on financial models, investment analyses, and presentation materials produced by other team members. Communicate investment conclusions clearly and authoritatively to senior stakeholders. Incorporate reviewer feedback and iterate quickly on analyses and recommendations. Qualifications Must-Have 12–15+ years of professional investment experience. Senior experience within a Multi-Family Office, Private Equity firm, Hedge Fund, investment office, investment bank, or comparable institutional investment platform. Experience in senior roles such as Chief Investment Officer, Managing Director, Investment Director, Head of Investments, or Senior Portfolio Manager. Strong understanding of both public markets and private-company investing. Experience evaluating diversified portfolios across multiple asset classes and industries. Demonstrated expertise in portfolio construction, investment analysis, valuation, asset allocation, and risk management. Exceptionally strong written communication and the ability to explain complex investment ju