2027 Internship Program: Sales & Trading

Cantor Fitzgerald/BGC•New York, NY

About The Position

Cantor Fitzgerald’s 2027 Sales & Trading Internship is a hands-on, rotational experience within the firm’s global markets platform. Interns work alongside salespeople, traders, and prime brokerage professionals, gaining exposure to execution, financing, research, and risk management for institutional clients across asset classes. The program combines on-the-job learning, senior-led training sessions, desk-level discussions, and a capstone project to develop analytical, quantitative, and communication skills for a career in financial markets. Interns may gain exposure to Fixed Income, Equities, and Prime Brokerage desks; monitor market developments; assist with data analysis, trade preparation, and client reporting; and complete and present a research project on a market or business topic. The role calls for curiosity, initiative, sound judgment, adaptability, and collaboration in a fast-paced environment. The firm is a global financial services company founded in 1945, headquartered in New York, with more than 30 offices worldwide.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program as a rising junior or senior at an accredited university.
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

Observe client service, risk management, and product execution across Fixed Income, Equities, and Prime Brokerage desks.
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 using research, analysis, and 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.