Real Estate Investment Banking Analyst (class of 2027) | New York, NY, USA

Cantor Fitzgerald Securities • Full-time • New York, NY, US • 17h ago

Real Estate Investment Banking Analyst (class of 2027)

Job Description

Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. is seeking highly motivated, analytical, and entrepreneurial candidates for its 2027 Investment Banking Analyst Program within the Real Estate Investment Banking Group. Analysts will work side-by-side with senior bankers on mergers & acquisitions, equity and debt financings, strategic advisory, and other complex transactions across a broad spectrum of real-estate sectors, gaining hands-on experience and exposure to institutional investors, REITs, private equity sponsors, and public companies.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of M&A, strategic advisory, and capital-markets transactions for real-estate clients. • Build and maintain detailed financial models, including DCF, NAV, merger, and LBO analyses. • Prepare client presentations, pitch books, confidential information memoranda, and marketing materials. • Conduct industry, company, and market research across office, industrial, multifamily, retail, hospitality, data-center, and alternative asset sectors. • Perform financial statement analysis and due-diligence for prospective transactions. • Coordinate transaction execution with clients, legal counsel, accountants, and other advisors. • Monitor real-estate capital markets, industry trends, and comparable transactions. • Participate in client meetings and internal deal-team discussions. • Assist in the preparation of transaction documentation and regulatory filings. • Maintain internal databases and track deal pipeline activity.
Qualifications

• Expected graduation between December 2026 and June 2027. • Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Real Estate, Business, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field. • Strong academic record with demonstrated analytical capabilities. • Prior internship experience in investment banking, real-estate finance, corporate finance, valuation, consulting, or related fields (preferred). • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. • Excellent quantitative, financial modeling, and valuation skills. • Strong written and verbal communication abilities. • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines. • High level of professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence. • Entrepreneurial mindset and eagerness to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.