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2027 Internship Program: Sales & Trading

CompanyCantor Fitzgerald/BGC
LocationNew York
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 20, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Interns will rotate across Fixed Income, Equities, and Prime Brokerage desks to observe client service, risk management, and product execution. They are also responsible for completing a summer project, conducting market research, and assisting with data analysis and trade preparation.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
2758
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Cantor Fitzgerald is a leading global financial services firm, serving clients from over 30 offices around the world. Founded in 1945 as a securities brokerage and investment bank, the firm pioneered computer-based bond trading, built one of the broadest distribution networks in the industry and became the market’s premier dealer of government securities. Today, Cantor Fitzgerald is known for its strength across a diverse array of businesses, including equity and fixed income capital markets, investment banking, commercial real estate finance and services, prime brokerage, asset management and wealth management, and e-commerce and online ventures. In all its businesses, the firm is an acknowledged leader in developing advanced technologies to expand market access, and help clients achieve their most important financial and strategic objectives. This commitment to client-centered innovation has led to enduring relationships with many of the world’s most demanding institutional investors and corporations. For more information please visit www.cantor.com.
About the Role
Cantor Fitzgerald’s 2027 Sales & Trading Internship offers a hands‑on, rotational experience within the firm’s global markets platform. Interns will work alongside seasoned salespeople, traders, and prime brokerage professionals, gaining insight into execution, financing, research, and risk management for institutional clients across asset classes. The program blends on‑the‑job learning, senior‑lead training sessions, and a capstone project to develop the analytical, quantitative, and communication skills essential for a career in financial markets.

Responsibilities

  • Opportunities across Fixed Income, Equities, and Prime Brokerage desks to observe client service, risk management, and product execution.
  • Shadow salespeople, traders, and prime brokerage professionals, asking 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 internship’s conclusion.
  • 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.

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program (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; familiarity with Bloomberg or similar market data tools is a plus.
  • 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.

Cantor Fitzgerald is a leading global financial services firm founded in 1945, and is recognised as a long-standing leader in institutional finance and capital markets. The firm has broad specialisms across investment banking, equities, fixed income, prime brokerage, asset management and real estate.

Headquartered in New York, the firm serves clients across more than 30 offices worldwide, operating throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia Pacific region.
Key Skills
Financial MarketsTradingFixed IncomeEquitiesPrime BrokerageRisk ManagementData AnalysisMacroeconomicsAnalytical SkillsQuantitative SkillsCommunicationExcelBloombergResearchClient Reporting
Categories
Finance & AccountingSalesData & Analytics