Forge Global

Quantitative Researcher

Forge Global$170K — $220K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6-10 years in research, data science, or analytics within the equity markets
  • Undergraduate and Master's degrees in finance, economics, statistics, or related fields
  • Excellent communication skills for conveying complex data to non-technical audiences
  • Strong collaboration and partnership skills to execute content ideas
  • Exceptional attention to detail and data accuracy
  • Proven programming proficiency in Python, AI/ML, and Advanced SQL
  • Ability to work in a computer-intensive environment for extended periods

Responsibilities

  • Conduct innovative research to support data, products, and marketing initiatives
  • Identify and analyze trends in the venture-backed/pre-IPO equity market
  • Develop and manage private market indices, including rebalancing and client inquiries
  • Collaborate on new models, data products, and metrics to enhance research capabilities
  • Maintain and enhance databases to support comprehensive data coverage
  • Create data-driven content and research reports for clients and stakeholders
  • Support ad-hoc data requests and analysis for internal communication and content needs

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule fostering teamwork and collaboration
  • Opportunities to work with exclusive private markets data
  • Impactful role in shaping Research & Analytics functions at Forge
  • Exposure to diverse internal teams and cross-functional collaboration
  • Access to professional development opportunities within the research field
Full Job Description
The Role:

We are looking to hire a Quantitative Researcher to join our Research & Data Analytics team. In this role you will contribute to generating original research and building internal research & analytics capabilities. As a valued member of the team, you will also employ our exclusive private markets data, along with macro trends and emerging themes in the space to generate unique content and insights for our clients, prospective clients, internal partners, and the public. This is an impactful role that will help build and shape Forge's Research & Analytics functions.

Location: This role requires a hybrid work schedule, with 2-3 days per week in our San Francisco, CA office to foster collaboration and teamwork.

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

Qualifications:
  • 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.
  • Physical requirements: operate a computer for 8 hours per day; give and receive detailed information through verbal and written communication

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Professional writing experience
  • Index management knowledge
  • Experience building agentic workflows

For residents of San Francisco/Bay Area, CA 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.

About Forge Global

Forge Global is a financial services company that provides a marketplace for pre-IPO investments. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Forge Global's platform allows investors to buy and sell shares in private companies, providing liquidity to early investors and employees. The company has partnerships with over 200 private companies and has facilitated over $10 billion in transactions. Forge Global's mission is to democratize access to private markets and provide investors with opportunities for growth and diversification.
Learn more about Forge Global
Size
200 employees
Market Cap
$260.4 million
Industry
NASDAQ

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