Analyst, Equity Middle Office

Analyst, Equity Middle Office (Entry Level / New Graduate)

Location: Jacksonville, FL | Hybrid (4 days onsite / 1 day remote)

About Us

Cantor Fitzgerald is a leading global financial services firm with over 75 years of experience serving institutional and corporate clients around the world. Headquartered in New York, Cantor is recognized for its expertise in investment banking, capital markets, real estate, and financial technology. The firm is distinguished by its entrepreneurial culture, commitment to innovation, and long-standing client relationships. With a global presence and a focus on integrity and excellence, Cantor continues to expand its impact across major financial markets and asset classes.

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Position Overview

The Equity Middle Office Analyst will support the day-to-day operations of the institutional equity trading business, helping ensure accurate trade processing and smooth front-to-back operational workflows. This is a client- and business-facing role that offers hands-on exposure to equity markets and close interaction with traders, sales teams, and external counterparties.

This position is ideal for a recent college graduate or early-career professional seeking to build a foundation in equity markets, trading operations, and financial services within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Core Responsibilities

• Support front-to-back trade processing, including assisting with trade breaks, allocations, and settlement inquiries (training provided; familiarity with Fidessa is a plus)

• Work closely with traders, sales teams, and counterparties to help ensure accurate trade capture and timely resolution of discrepancies

• Monitor daily equity, ETF, and options trading activity across domestic and international markets

• Assist with operational support related to ADR conversions, preferred securities, Direct Market Access (DMA), and FX transactions

• Support DTC/NSCC settlement processing and collaborate with clearing teams to investigate and resolve exceptions

• Gain exposure to corporate actions and understand their impact on equity positions

• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce operational risk within the Middle Office

• Provide ad hoc operational and analytical support to trading desks and management as needed

Product Exposure

• Equities (Domestic & International)

• Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

• Options

• Preferred Securities

• Direct Market Access (DMA)

• Foreign Exchange (FX)

• ADR Conversions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Mathematics, or a related field

• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

• Strong communication skills and willingness to engage with internal and external stakeholders

• Interest in equity markets, trading, and financial operations

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with trading or operations systems is a plus but not required

** No Relocation Assistance available

** No Sponsorship available

** No Vendor resumes will be accepted at this time