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Quantitative Researcher

170k – 220kNew York, NYHybrid6+ YOE
Summary

Quantitative Researcher contributing to original research and analytics on private markets data to generate insights, indices, and content for clients and internal teams. Requires 6-10 years experience in equities research or data science, Python/SQL proficiency, and a master's degree.

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 NY, NY the annual salary range for this role is $170,000 - $220,000 + annual bonus. Final offers may vary from the amount listed based on geography, candidate experience and expertise, annual bonus, and other factors.
Skills
PythonSQLMachine LearningData ScienceData AnalyticsStatistical ModelingQuantitative ResearchFinancial ModelingIndex ManagementAgentic Workflows
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