About the job
About aptura
aptura partners with Mentis AI, a team combining deep asset management experience with advanced machine learning research. Drawing on backgrounds from firms such as Lazard and Partners Group, the group operates in both London and San Francisco. Together, they work with leading AI labs to improve model reasoning, generalization, and decision-making for institutional investment settings.
Part-time AI Residency: Role Overview
This part-time residency is designed for senior research analysts and portfolio managers interested in the intersection of AI and private markets. The program offers hands-on exposure to advanced AI systems and their impact on investment workflows.
Key Responsibilities
- Prompt Development: Design and refine prompts for junior staff to use in evaluating AI-generated insights.
- Human vs. Machine Evaluation: Analyze differences between professional investment logic and AI output.
- Framework Design: Translate investor decision-making into structured challenges for testing AI reasoning.
- Expert Benchmarking: Build and validate real financial models, return analyses, and case studies to assess advanced AI systems.
What Makes This Residency Distinct
- Direct exposure to how AI is reshaping deal processes, from screening and due diligence to portfolio management and exits.
- Be among the first investment professionals to work hands-on with AI models analyzing private market scenarios.
Who Should Apply
- 3 to 7 years of experience in Private Equity or Growth Equity at a large-cap or upper-middle market fund in Europe or the US.
- Currently at the Associate, VP, or Principal level (industry focus is flexible).
- Strong skills in financial modeling and valuation across the deal lifecycle.
- Demonstrated curiosity about how AI can be applied in finance.
Residency Details
This is a part-time role requiring approximately 15 hours per week. Location: USA.
