Private Markets Research Associate
Analyzes proprietary private-market transaction and pricing data to identify valuation, liquidity, and investor trends, then translates findings into research publications and investor-facing thought leadership. Requires a bachelor's degree, strong quantitative skills, Excel and Python proficiency, and 3–7 years of relevant experience.
About the job
Responsibilities
Research & Market Analysis
- Analyze proprietary Forge data to identify trends in private company valuations, liquidity, investor activity, and market performance.
- Conduct quantitative analysis across industries, sectors, and private market cohorts.
- Develop research frameworks, market indicators, and analytical tools to improve understanding of private market dynamics.
- Monitor developments across private markets, venture capital, growth equity, IPO markets, and public equities to identify relevant investment implications.
- Support the creation and maintenance of proprietary benchmarks, indices, and performance metrics.
Content & Thought Leadership
- Produce recurring research publications.
- Translate data and analysis into compelling narratives tailored to different investor audiences.
- Create charts, visualizations, presentation materials, and market commentary for clients, partners, media, and conferences.
- Collaborate with Marketing, Product, and Client Experience teams to develop data-driven thought leadership.
- Respond to requests for market intelligence from internal stakeholders and external clients.
- Contribute to research initiatives supporting new products, investment solutions, and strategic priorities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Business, Data Science, or a related discipline.
- 3–7 years of experience in investment research, private markets, equity research, market intelligence, financial data, or related fields.
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with experience interpreting large datasets.
- Proficiency in Excel and experience with Python or similar analytical tools.
- Exceptional writing and communication skills, including experience producing research reports, market commentary, or investment-related content.
- Ability to distill complex information into concise, data-driven insights.
Nice-to-Haves
- Experience covering venture capital, growth equity, private equity, or alternative investments.
- Familiarity with private company valuation methodologies and secondary market dynamics.
- CFA designation or progress toward the charter.
- Experience presenting research findings to investment professionals, advisors, or clients.
- Knowledge of financial markets, portfolio construction, and investment strategy.
Compensation
- For residents of San Francisco, CA, the annual salary range is $142,000–$180,000, plus annual bonus.
- Final offers may vary based on geography, candidate experience and expertise, bonus, and other factors.
Skills
Financial Markets, Private Markets, Quantitative Analysis, Data Analysis, Excel, Python, Investment Research, Equity Research, Market Intelligence, Private Company Valuation, Secondary Markets, Data Visualization, Portfolio Construction, Investment Strategy, Research Writing
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