Forge needs to generate original research and build internal research & analytics capabilities to provide unique content and insights for clients, prospective clients, internal partners, and the public, leveraging exclusive private markets data, macro trends, and emerging themes.
Requirements
- Highly competent programmer: Python, AI/ML & Advanced SQL highly desirable.
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint knowledge & exceptional attention to detail
- Undergraduate degree in finance, economics, statistics, mathematics, engineering or a related field.
- Index management knowledge
- Advanced quantitative or undergraduate computer science degree
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
Other
- This role requires a hybrid work schedule, with 2-3 days per week in our San Francisco, CA office to foster collaboration and teamwork.
- 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
- Strong interest in private investing and venture-backed companies
- Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time in an office or home office setting while working
- Physical requirements: operate a computer for 8 hours per day; give and receive detailed information through verbal and written communication
- Professional writing experience
