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ForgeForgeSan Francisco, CA

Quantitative Researcher

Conduct original quantitative research and build analytics capabilities using private markets data to generate insights, develop indices, and support product and marketing efforts. Requires 6-10 years experience in equities markets, advanced programming skills, and a Master's degree.

170k – 220k
Hybrid6+ YOEData Science

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Utilize strong programming and data science skills to conduct unique research in support of our Data, Products and Marketing efforts
  • Work closely with team members and across Forge to identify, measure and communicate the trends and forces moving and shaping the venture-backed / pre-IPO equity market
  • Assist in the development of private market indices. Support index rebalancing and answer client queries related to index management and methodologies
  • Collaborate in the research and development of new models, data products, metrics, and insights
  • Maintain and enhance internal models and databases to ensure comprehensive coverage for our data universe
  • Aid data-driven content development and value proposition creation, collaborating across Markets, Marketing, Comms, and other Forge teams to prepare and publish thought-provoking, relevant, and timely research reports for clients and stakeholders
  • Assist with inbound and outbound ad-hoc data requests and analysis for content and communications
  • Partner closely with our product, sales, and marketing functions by driving content development and value proposition creation
  • Help identify new unique data points to support research and enhance our research and product offerings

Requirements

  • 6-10 years of relevant work experience (e.g., research, data science, data analytics) in the public or private equities markets
  • Undergraduate and Masters degrees in finance, economics, statistics, mathematics, engineering or a related field
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills: able to translate and communicate quantitative information effectively to non-technical audience
  • Strong internal partnership skills: ability to proactively suggest content ideas and collaborate with peers to execute, as well as respond to requests/ideas from partners and shape Forge’s response
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Strong interest in private investing and venture-backed companies
  • Highly competent programmer: Python, AI/ML & Advanced SQL highly desirable

Nice-to-Haves

  • Professional writing experience
  • Index management knowledge
  • Experience building agentic workflows

Compensation & Benefits

  • For residents of San Francisco/Bay Area, CA the annual salary range for this role is $170,000 - $220,000 + annual bonus

Skills

PythonSQLMachine LearningData ScienceData AnalyticsStatistical ModelingIndex ConstructionFinancial ModelingResearchData Visualization

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