Quantitative Researcher

Summary

Join Forge's Research & Data Analytics team as a Quantitative Researcher and contribute to generating original research and building internal research & analytics capabilities. Employ exclusive private markets data to generate unique content and insights for clients, prospective clients, internal partners, and the public. This impactful role will help build and shape Forge’s Research & Analytics functions. The position is remote/hybrid based in Denver, CO, with occasional travel to San Francisco. You will utilize strong programming and data science skills to conduct research, work closely with team members, and collaborate on various projects. The role involves developing private market indices, creating new models and data products, maintaining internal models and databases, and aiding data-driven content development. You will also partner with product, sales, and marketing functions.

Requirements

• 8-12 years of relevant work experience (e.g., research, data science, data analytics) in the public or private equities markets
• Undergraduate degree 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
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint knowledge & exceptional attention to detail
• Strong interest in private investing and venture-backed companies
• Highly competent programmer: Python, AI/ML & Advanced SQL highly desirable
• Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time in an office or home office setting while working

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional writing experience
• Index management knowledge
• Advanced quantitative or undergraduate computer science degree
• Experience with Looker

Benefits

For residents of Denver, CO the annual salary range for this role is $180,000 - $200,000 + annual bonus