Fixed Income Portfolio Analyst

About the job

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.