About this role
The Fixed Income Portfolio Analyst will join Cantor Fitzgerald & Co’s Middle Market Analytics within the Financial Institutions Strategy Team. The analyst will act as a critical bridge between front‑office traders, sales, and clearing partners, ensuring accurate trade capture, timely settlement, and effective processing of corporate actions. The role offers exposure to a broad range of fixed‑income products, operational processes, and regulatory frameworks while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and supporting senior management as needed.
• Process front‑to‑back trade flow, including trade breaks, allocations, and settlement discrepancies. • Collaborate with traders, sales, and counterparties to verify trade details and resolve issues promptly. • Monitor daily activity across domestic and international fixed‑income markets, including ADR conversions and DMA transactions. • Assist with settlement processing for DTC/NSCC and coordinate with clearing teams on FX and preferred securities trades. • Analyze corporate actions and assess their impact on portfolio positions and reporting. • Support operational aspects of ADR conversions, preferred securities, and DMA initiatives. • Identify and implement process‑efficiency improvements within the middle‑office workflow. • Prepare ad‑hoc reports and analytics for trading desks and senior leadership. • Stay current on industry regulations (SEC, FINRA, EMIR) and internal policy changes. • Provide general business support to the Financial Institutions Strategy Team as required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field. • 0–2 years of experience in middle‑office, trade support, or operations within fixed‑income markets (internships acceptable). • Strong understanding of the trade lifecycle, settlement processes, and corporate actions. • Familiarity with DTC, NSCC, ADR, DMA, and FX transaction mechanics. • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with Bloomberg and trade‑capture systems. • Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and attention‑to‑detail skills. • Effective written and verbal communication with traders, sales, and clearing partners. • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment. • Knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks (e.g., SEC, FINRA, EMIR). • Demonstrated teamwork and a proactive attitude toward continuous learning.