2027 Internship Program: Sales & Trading

Cantor Fitzgerald•New York, NY

About The Position

Cantor Fitzgerald’s 2027 Sales & Trading Internship offers a hands-on, rotational experience within the firm’s global markets platform. Interns work alongside salespeople, traders, and prime brokerage professionals, gaining insight into execution, financing, research, and risk management for institutional clients across asset classes. The program combines on-the-job learning, senior-led training sessions, and a capstone project to develop analytical, quantitative, and communication skills for a career in financial markets.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited university and be a rising junior or senior.
Strong academic record in Finance, Economics, Business, Mathematics, or a related field.
Demonstrated interest in financial markets, trading, and macroeconomics across equities and fixed income.
Solid analytical and quantitative skills, with comfort handling data under time pressure.
Basic proficiency in Excel.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively across multiple desks and teams in a fast-paced environment.
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and adaptable to changing assignments.
Curiosity to ask thoughtful questions and pursue deeper market understanding.
Eligibility to work in the United States for the duration of the summer internship.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Bloomberg or similar market data tools.

Responsibilities

Gain exposure to Fixed Income, Equities, and Prime Brokerage desks, including client service, risk management, and product execution.
Shadow salespeople, traders, and prime brokerage professionals and ask thoughtful questions to understand daily decision-making.
Monitor market developments throughout the summer and discuss their impact with desk teams.
Participate in senior-led training sessions and desk-level discussions across asset classes.
Build relationships with colleagues across the business and actively seek constructive feedback.
Complete a summer project on a specific market or business topic, conducting research and analysis using internal resources.
Present project findings to senior leaders at the conclusion of the internship.
Assist with data analysis, trade preparation, and client reporting as needed.
Demonstrate curiosity, initiative, and sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.
Adapt to assignments and contribute to team objectives.