Quantitative Researcher at Forge Global

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Fintech, Private Markets, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

5-7 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

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

Skills

Quantitative Research

Data Analytics

Statistical Analysis

Financial Data Analysis

Market Research

Macro Trends Analysis

Forge Global

Private market liquidity and trading solutions

About Forge Global

Forge Global provides a platform for private market transactions, focusing on liquidity solutions for private companies and their employees. The platform allows for trading of private equity, offering pre-IPO investment opportunities to both institutions and individual investors. By merging with SharesPost, Forge Global has established one of the largest marketplaces for private securities. Their services include trading, custody, and data analytics, which help clients diversify their investments and access important market information. Unlike many competitors, Forge Global caters to a wide range of clients, including private companies, institutional investors, and venture capitalists, all within the innovation economy. The company's goal is to facilitate easier access to private market investments and enhance liquidity for its users.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2014Year Founded

$346.8MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Risks

Scrutiny on unicorn valuations may reduce investor confidence in Forge's platform.

Decline in global IPO volumes could limit Forge's pre-IPO investment opportunities.

Competitive landscape in equity compensation solutions may challenge Forge's market position.

Differentiation

Forge Global offers a comprehensive platform for private market liquidity solutions.

The merger with SharesPost created one of the largest private securities marketplaces.

Forge provides pre-IPO investment opportunities, enhancing portfolio diversification for investors.

Upsides

Increased demand for secondary market transactions as private companies delay IPOs.

Forge's public listing on NYSE enhances visibility and attracts institutional investors.

Strong backing from financial institutions like Deutsche Börse and Temasek supports growth.

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