# Quantitative Researcher
**Company:** [Forge](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/forge)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA
**Salary:** $170K-$220K
**Experience:** 6+ years
**Skills:** Python, SQL, Machine Learning, Data Science, Data Analytics, Statistical Modeling, Index Construction, Financial Modeling, Research, Data Visualization
**Posted:** 2026-06-25
> 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.
## Job Description
## 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
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