Analyst - Consumer & Retail Investment Banking (Class of 2027)

Cantor Fitzgerald/BGC•New York, NY

7d•$100,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Cantor Fitzgerald & Co., a 79-year-old private partnership with over 16,000 employees, is seeking bright, motivated undergraduates to join its Consumer & Retail Investment Banking group. As a Class of 2027 Analyst, you will work alongside senior bankers on a variety of transactions—including M&A, equity and debt financings, SPACs, and PIPEs—while gaining deep exposure to the consumer and retail sectors and the firm’s innovative technology platform.

Requirements

Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field; graduation in 2027.
Strong academic record (minimum 3.5 GPA or equivalent).
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and financial modeling techniques.
Demonstrated interest in consumer and retail industries through coursework, internships, or extracurricular activities.
Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving abilities.
Effective written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
Ability to work long hours in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Self-starter attitude with a high degree of initiative and curiosity.
Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Bloomberg, FactSet, Capital IQ, or similar data platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain detailed financial models for mergers, acquisitions, and capital raising transactions.
Prepare client-facing pitch books, presentations, and marketing materials.
Conduct industry, market, and competitive research specific to consumer and retail companies.
Assist in the execution of due diligence, valuation, and financial analysis for live deals.
Support senior bankers in client meetings, conference calls, and deal negotiations.
Create and update internal tracking tools and deal pipelines.
Analyze macro-economic and sector trends to generate actionable insights for clients.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Fixed Income, Equity Capital Markets, and Technology groups.
Participate in internal training programs and mentorship initiatives.
Contribute to the development of proprietary data sets and analytical tools.