Prime Risk Analyst

Cantor Fitzgerald L.P., with over 16,000 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.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Risk analyst for our Prime Brokerage business. This role sits within the business and is responsible for managing counter party risk, market exposure, and operational risk across a diverse client base. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in financial markets, strong leadership capabilities, and a proactive approach to risk identification and mitigation.

• Key member within the risk management function for Prime Brokerage, overseeing client portfolios across equities, options, treasuries, and derivatives.
• Evaluate and approve new client onboarding from a risk perspective, including credit assessments, portfolio margin methodologies, and collateral terms.
• Monitor real-time risk exposures and ensure compliance with internal risk limits and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement risk frameworks, policies, and procedures tailored to Prime Brokerage activities.
• Conduct stress testing, scenario analysis, and exposure modeling to assess potential vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with front office, legal, compliance, and operations to ensure a holistic risk approach.
• Provide senior management with regular risk reporting, insights, and recommendations.
• Stay abreast of market developments, regulatory changes, and emerging risks impacting the Prime Brokerage landscape.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field;
  Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., CFA, FRM) preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in risk management within a Prime Brokerage or institutional trading environment.
• Strong understanding of financial instruments including equities, options, treasuries, and derivatives.
• Proven experience with client onboarding and risk due diligence.
• Proficiency with Bloomberg and risk management systems (e.g., TSImagine or proprietary platforms).
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

• Familiarity with regulatory/liquidity frameworks (e.g., Portfolio Margin, Reg T, Rule 15c3-3, Rule 15c3-1, GSFR).
• Experience with quantitative risk modeling and programming (e.g., Python, R, SQL).
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence stakeholders across the organization.

• Bachelor’s Degree required

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $95,000 to $145,000 annually. The actual base salary will be determined on an individualized basis taking into account a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, education, and, where applicable, licenses or certifications held. In addition to base salary and a competitive benefits package (including health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off and a 401(k) retirement), this position may be eligible for additional types of compensation including discretionary bonuses and other short- and long-term incentives (e.g., deferred cash, equity, etc.).