Group Executive Assistant- Finance

Job Title: Group Executive Assistant – Finance & Risk

Location: New York, NY

Firm Overview

Cantor Fitzgerald, with over 16,000 employees, has been a leading global financial services firm at the forefront of financial and technological innovation since 1945.

Cantor is a preeminent investment bank serving more than 5,000 institutional clients around the world, recognized for its strengths in fixed income and equity capital markets, investment banking, SPAC underwriting, PIPE placements, commercial real estate, and its global distribution platform. Capitalizing on the firm’s financial acumen and technology prowess, Cantor’s portfolio of businesses also includes Prime Brokerage, Asset Management, and other businesses and ventures. Cantor operates trading desks in every major financial center globally, with offices in over 30 locations worldwide.

As one of the few remaining private partnerships on Wall Street, Cantor has the distinct ability to focus on long-term value creation and relationship building. Our structure allows us to respond quickly to client needs, avoid excessive bureaucracy, and attract top talent driven to perform at the highest level.

Responsibilities

The Group Executive Assistant (EA) provides high-level administrative and organizational support to senior leaders within the Finance and Risk divisions, including Managing Directors and Global Heads across financial planning, controllership, treasury, and risk management. This role requires exceptional professionalism, organizational excellence, sound judgment, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly confidential environment.

Executive Support & Calendar Management

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to multiple senior executives across Finance and Risk.
• Manage complex and dynamic calendars, ensuring efficient scheduling and coordination of internal and external meetings.
• Proactively anticipate and resolve scheduling conflicts while maintaining flexibility and professionalism.
• Prepare executives for meetings by compiling agendas, briefing materials, financial documents, and relevant background information.

Communication & Liaison Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders with a polished and professional communication style.
• Draft, proofread, and format correspondence, presentations, and reports with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Exercise discretion and sound judgment when handling highly sensitive, confidential, or regulatory-related information.

Travel & Event Coordination

• Arrange and manage detailed domestic and international travel itineraries, including transportation, accommodations, and meeting logistics.
• Coordinate internal events such as leadership meetings, committee sessions, risk reviews, and team offsites.
• Ensure seamless execution of travel and timely reconciliation of all related expenses.

Expense Management & Administrative Operations

• Prepare, process, and reconcile executive and departmental expense reports in accordance with firm policies.
• Track, monitor, and maintain accurate records of expenses, budgets, and reimbursements.
• Identify opportunities to streamline administrative processes and improve workflow efficiency.
• Support department-wide initiatives, meeting coordination, and communications across Finance and Risk teams.

Team Coordination & Business Support

• Collaborate closely with other Executive Assistants and administrative staff to ensure seamless operational coverage.
• Partner with HR, Compliance, Legal, and Operations to support cross-functional needs.
• Anticipate executive and team requirements and provide proactive solutions to enhance productivity.
• Uphold a professional presence and serve as a role model for discretion, reliability, and teamwork.

Qualifications

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 1–3 years of experience supporting senior executives in a corporate, investment banking, or financial services environment.
• Experience supporting Finance, Risk, or other corporate functions strongly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Experience with Concur or similar expense management systems required.
• Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills in a high-pressure environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the confidence to interact effectively with senior leadership.
• Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, and commitment to confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, service-oriented mindset.
• Adaptable, proactive, and able to adjust quickly to shifting priorities.

Preferred Attributes

• Proven success supporting multiple senior executives in a complex or matrixed organization.
• Experience within Finance, Risk Management, Corporate Functions, or Capital Markets environments.
• Strong business acumen with familiarity in financial and risk-related terminology.
• Self-starter with the initiative to anticipate needs and take ownership of outcomes.
• Detail-oriented professional with a strong client-service mindset.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.

Salary: $100,000 - $115,000

The actual base salary will be determined on an individualized basis considering a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, education, and, where applicable, licenses or certifications held. In addition to base salary and a competitive benefits package (including health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off and a 401(k) retirement), this position may be eligible for additional types of compensation including discretionary bonuses and other short- and long-term incentives (e.g., deferred cash, equity, etc.).

We do not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate referrals, or outreach from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. Any such submissions will be considered property of Cantor Fitzgerald and will not be eligible for any placement fee. Recruiters must have a signed agreement with our Talent Acquisition team and be invited to submit candidates for a specific role. Direct contact with hiring managers or employees is strictly prohibited.