Financial Management Associate

Cantor Fitzgerald • New York, NY

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About The Position

Cantor Fitzgerald's FMA Program is an exclusive development initiative, providing a comprehensive understanding of risk management across the financial industry. Participants will rotate through four critical risk domains, working alongside senior professionals and business leaders. This program offers a rare opportunity to contribute to strategic initiatives, enhance risk frameworks, and gain a holistic view of risk dynamics within the firm.

Requirements

• Strong analytical, quantitative, and communication skills.
• Intellectual curiosity, problem-solving ability, and a deep interest in financial markets and risk management.
• Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a team environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Understanding of financial regulations and compliance requirements.
• Willingness to obtain the necessary licenses during the program.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• A passion for continuous learning and professional development.

Nice To Haves

• Prior financial industry experience or internships are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess creditworthiness, analyze industries and products, and recommend credit limits.
• Monitor and evaluate market risk exposures, perform stress testing, and prepare reports for senior leadership.
• Identify and analyze operational risks, support incident analysis, and assist in process improvement.
• Evaluate prime brokerage client risks, monitor portfolios, and issue margin calls.
• Collaborate with Trading and Sales teams to understand front-to-back risk dynamics.
• Enhance credit assessment methodologies and reporting frameworks.
• Review market risk limits and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Contribute to the development of efficient risk management processes.
• Obtain required licenses: Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7, and Series 63.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees