Analyst - Consumer & Retail Investment Banking (Class of 2027)
NY, United States Full-time Mid-level Investment & Corporate Development
At a glance
Mid-level Investment & Corporate Development role at Cantor Fitzgerald/BGC. NY, United States · full-time · $100,000–$125,000 base.
SalaryStated by Cantor Fitzgerald/BGC
$100,000 – $125,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
RoleInvestment & Corporate Development
SeniorityMid-level
LocationNY, United States
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$100,000–$125,000
PostedSep 23, 2026 · 4w ago
Role brief
financeroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Build financial models for M&A and capital-raising deals, then support valuation and financial analysis on live transactions
- Prepare pitch books, presentations, and marketing materials for clients
- Research consumer and retail industries, markets, competitors, and sector trends to inform client insights
- Help senior bankers with diligence, client meetings, calls, and deal negotiations
- Maintain deal trackers and pipelines, and contribute to proprietary data sets and analytical tools
What you bring
- You are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business, or a related subject, with graduation in 2027
- Your academic record reflects a GPA of at least 3.5, or an equivalent standard
- You can use Excel and PowerPoint and apply financial modeling methods
- You are eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
Who this fits
This role suits an undergraduate interested in consumer and retail, with strong quantitative and communication skills and attention to detail. You should be ready for long hours in a fast-moving, team-based setting and bring initiative and curiosity.
From the employer
Cantor Fitzgerald & Co., a 79‑year‑old private partnership with over 16,000 employees, is seeking bright, motivated undergraduates to join its Consumer & Retail Investment Banking group. As a Class of 2027 Analyst you will work alongside senior bankers on a variety of transactions—including M&A, equity and debt financings, SPACs, and PIPEs—while gaining deep exposure to the consumer and retail sectors and the firm’s innovative technology platform.
- Develop and maintain detailed financial models for mergers, acquisitions, and capital raising transactions.
- Prepare client‑facing pitch books, presentations, and marketing materials.
- Conduct industry, market, and competitive research specific to consumer and retail companies.
- Assist in the execution of due diligence, valuation, and financial analysis for live deals.
- Support senior bankers in client meetings, conference calls, and deal negotiations.
- Create and update internal tracking tools and deal pipelines.
- Analyze macro‑economic and sector trends to generate actionable insights for clients.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including Fixed Income, Equity Capital Markets, and Technology groups.
- Participate in internal training programs and mentorship initiatives.
- Contribute to the development of proprietary data sets and analytical tools.
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field; graduation in 2027.
- Strong academic record (minimum 3.5 GPA or equivalent).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and financial modeling techniques.
- Demonstrated interest in consumer and retail industries through coursework, internships, or extracurricular activities.
- Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem‑solving abilities.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to work long hours in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.
- Self‑starter attitude with a high degree of initiative and curiosity.
- Experience with Bloomberg, FactSet, Capital IQ, or similar data platforms is a plus.
- Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Salary - $100,000 - $125,000 + Discretioanry Bonus