Analyst, Equity Trade Support

Cantor Fitzgerald; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cantor Fitzgerald in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an Equity Middle Office Analyst to support trade processing, settlements, and discrepancy resolution across domestic and international markets.

You will work closely with traders, sales teams, and counterparties, gain exposure to ETFs, options, ADRs, DMA and FX, and contribute to improving controls and operational risk while developing proficiency in Fidessa.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or Mathematics.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical problem solving.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for stakeholders.
• Interest in equity markets and financial operations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; trading/operations platform experience a plus.
• Team-oriented with collaborative problem-solving.
• Basic understanding of settlement cycles and market conventions.
• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• No relocation or sponsorship available; no vendor resumes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with front-to-back trade processing, including breaks, allocations, and settlements.
• Collaborate with traders, sales, and counterparties to ensure accurate trade capture.
• Monitor daily equity, ETF, and options activity across markets.
• Support ADR conversions, preferred securities, DMA, and FX transactions.
• Participate in DTC/NSCC settlement processing with clearing teams.
• Gain exposure to corporate actions and their impact on positions.
• Contribute to process-improvement initiatives to boost efficiency.
• Provide ad-hoc analytical support to trading desks and management.
• Maintain documentation of workflows and exception handling.
• Develop proficiency in Fidessa and other trading/ops systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Interest in markets

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Economics

Tools

Fidessa

Job description

Job Description

The Equity Middle Office Analyst will work closely with traders, sales teams, and external counterparties to monitor and resolve trade discrepancies, manage settlement processes, and support a variety of equity‑related products. This client‑facing role offers hands‑on exposure to domestic and international equity markets, ETFs, options, DMA, FX, and ADR conversions, providing a solid foundation for a career in trading operations within a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with front‑to‑back trade processing, including trade breaks, allocations, and settlement inquiries.
• Collaborate with traders, sales, and counterparties to ensure accurate trade capture and timely discrepancy resolution.
• Monitor daily equity, ETF, and options activity across domestic and international markets.
• Support operational tasks related to ADR conversions, preferred securities, DMA, and FX transactions.
• Participate in DTC/NSCC settlement processing and work with clearing teams to resolve exceptions.
• Gain exposure to corporate actions and assess their impact on equity positions.
• Contribute to process‑improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing efficiency and reducing operational risk.
• Provide ad‑hoc analytical support to trading desks and management as needed.
• Maintain documentation of workflows and exception handling procedures.
• Develop proficiency in relevant trading and operations systems, such as Fidessa.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for internal and external stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrated interest in equity markets, trading, and financial operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with trading or operations platforms is a plus.
• Team‑oriented mindset with a collaborative approach to problem resolution.
• Basic understanding of settlement cycles and market conventions.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and processes.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• No Relocation Assistance available
• No Sponsorship available
• No Vendor resumes will be accepted at this time