What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer 2026 Investment Banking Internship position at Cantor Fitzgerald?
Job Title: Summer 2026 Investment Banking Internship
Location: New York, NY, In office
Firm Overview:
Cantor Fitzgerald L.P., with over 12,000 employees, has been a leading global financial services firm at the forefront of financial and technological innovation since 1945. Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. is a preeminent investment bank serving more than 5,000 institutional clients around the world, recognized for its strengths in fixed income and equity capital markets, investment banking, SPAC underwriting, PIPE placements, commercial real estate, and for its global distribution platform. Capitalizing on the firm’s financial acumen and technology prowess, Cantor’s portfolio of businesses also includes Prime Brokerage, Asset Management, and other businesses and ventures. For 79 years, Cantor has consistently fueled the growth of original ideas, pioneered new markets, and provided superior service to clients. Cantor operates trading desks in every major financial center globally, with offices in over 30 locations around the world. As one of the few remaining private partnerships on Wall Street, Cantor has the distinct ability to focus on long-term value creation and solid relationship building. Our structure allows us to respond quickly to client needs, develop solutions that address complex challenges, avoid the limitations of bureaucracy, and attract talented individuals who are driven to succeed.
Responsibilities:
Cantor Fitzgerald offers 10-week Investment Banking Summer Analyst Programs in its Healthcare, Technology, FIG, and Industrials coverage groups. Interns will be able to work on projects across different products within their industry coverage group, such as Mergers & Acquisitions, Equity Capital Markets, and Debt Capital Markets. Throughout the program, interns have the opportunity to work on pitches, live deals, and other long-term projects supporting our client-calling efforts, having exposure to the same type of work as full-time junior bankers, which includes, but is not limited to:
- Performing valuation and building complex financial models
- Analyzing detailed corporate, industry, and financial information
- Creating client presentations, pitches, and bake-offs
- Conducting due diligence
- Preparing marketing memoranda and other written materials
- Participating in the execution of financing and M&A transactions
Our internship program features a training program conducted by Pillars of Wall Street focused on modeling, valuation, and financial accounting. Networking opportunities with colleagues, both in Investment Banking and across other businesses at Cantor Fitzgerald, provide ample opportunities for career development. Depending on performance, an intern may receive an offer to return to Cantor in a full-time position post-graduation.
Qualifications:
Student pursuing a bachelor’s degree with an anticipated graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027
- Knowledge of finance and a strong interest in investment banking
- Previous internships in financial services or a related field preferred
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, and quantitative skills
- Outstanding academic record
- Ability to work in a team environment but also thrive in an entrepreneurial culture
- High ethical and professional standards
- Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
- Self-starters who display initiative, drive, motivation, and leadership
Hourly $35.00 - $45.00 hourly
Salary : $35 - $45
