The Role:

Forge Data, a pioneer in delivering data intelligence solutions for private markets, as our Data Product Manager. We're seeking an experienced professional with a solid background in building & growing financial market data products. This role is pivotal in advancing our strategic mission of fostering transparency in private markets akin to public markets.  

Responsibilities: 

• Drive the roadmap for data product enhancements, managing its execution and ensuring timely deliveries. 
• Comprehend and advocate for both external and internal customer needs, defining functional specifications for market datasets, including pricing data, reference data, and implied valuations. 
• Collaborate closely with data research, operations, engineering, design, and business teams for product ideation, development, testing, and iteration based on client feedback. 
• Partner with data research in developing index products, derived data & analytics, and investment solutions, including rolling out and refining methodology, tools, and technology for index construction, rebalancing, and distribution. 
• Partner with the tech and data operations team to ensure the production of high-quality datasets and efficient implementation of the data lifecycle, from ingestion to distribution. 
• Partner with sales & marketing teams to orchestrate product promotions  
• Conduct thorough due diligence on external vendors to enhance data product offerings 

Qualifications: 

• 7+ years of product management experience in a client-facing role, most of it attributed to building & launching financial market data products such as indices, derived data, pricing data, and reference data. 
• In-depth understanding of market data and the investment lifecycle across diverse financial asset classes. 
• Technology fluency in data platforms and solid experience working closely with data researchers, operations to develop products & tools. 
• Superior communication skills, the ability to drive cross-functional delivery and interact effectively with senior leadership and clients. 
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Finance, Business Administration, or Economics 

Nice to have:  

• Prior experience with private market-related data and venture finance is highly desirable. 
• Indices product development and strong familiarity with institutional asset management is a huge plus. 
• A strong understanding of financial concepts, such as valuation techniques, corporate action adjustments, and price discovery. 
• Demonstrated experience in conceptualizing and developing financial data-oriented products through APIs and feeds. 
• An unyielding passion for delivering solutions that create a significant impact on customer outcomes and business growth.       

Forge implements a mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, which applies to all employees. All employees covered by this policy are required to be fully vaccinated as a term and condition of employment at Forge. Employees are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after completing primary vaccination with a COVID-19 vaccine, with, if applicable, at least the minimum recommended interval between doses. Employees must provide truthful and accurate information about their COVID-19 vaccination status, and, if applicable, their testing results as of the first date of their employment. 

Employees may request an exception from this mandatory vaccination policy if the vaccine is medically contraindicated for them or medical necessity requires a delay in vaccination. Employees also may be legally entitled to a reasonable accommodation if they cannot be vaccinated because of a disability, or if the provisions in this policy for vaccination conflict with a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance. All such requests will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.