Prime Middle Office - AVP

Job Title: Prime Services Analyst

Location: Jacksonville, FL, Hybrid (3 days in)

Firm Overview:

Cantor Fitzgerald is a diversified company primarily specializing in financial and real estate services for institutional and corporate customers operating in the global financial and commercial real estate markets. Since 1945, we have successfully built a well-capitalized business across multiple business lines, with numerous market-leading financial services and commercial real estate businesses. We have been at the forefront of financial and technological innovation in our industries while developing new markets and providing superior service to thousands of customers globally. At Cantor, our employees are our greatest asset. We look for individuals who are driven, intellectually engaged, team oriented and have a real desire to make an impact.

Responsibilities:

The Prime Services Analyst reports to the Head of Asset Services and works across all domestic legal entities affiliated with Cantor Fitzgerald.  Prime Services is responsible for providing high service level operational client support as well as supporting the business in project work and ad-hoc requests. The primary role will incorporate all aspects of Equity and Fixed Income Prime operational client service – covering trade handling, cash movements, fails management and client account queries.

 

• Main point of contact for client/administrator operational queries
• Trade handling across equity and fixed income PB, including trade capture, broker mapping and connectivity issue resolution with clients
• Management of client trade & cash activity, settlements, and reporting 
• Completion of all daily processes and controls
• Driving initiatives to reduce manual processes.
• Helping to maintain a culture where processes, risks and controls are continually monitored, and potential risks are escalated on a timely basis

 

We are looking for a candidate with a Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics (equivalent or higher). Interest or experience in financial services or brokerage back office operations; someone who enjoys collaborating, problem solving, and understands basic accounting principles is desirable.

 

Qualifications:

• Excellent Client Service skills
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to listen and communicate effectively with others both verbally and written
• Ability to work under pressure in a client centric environment
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and presentation skills

 

Ideal Candidate will have knowledge of or interest in:

• Problem solving with an emphasis on financial markets and operations
• Prime brokerage operations experience
• Previous knowledge of dividends and/or corporate actions
• A desire to continually learn

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required