Forge is looking to hire a Quantitative Researcher to join their Research & Data Analytics team to generate original research and build internal research & analytics capabilities. The role will leverage exclusive private markets data, macro trends, and emerging themes to create unique content and insights for clients, prospective clients, internal partners, and the public, thereby shaping Forge's Research & Analytics functions.
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.
- 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
- Index management knowledge
