Analyst – SPAC Investment Banking

Job Description

Analyst – SPAC Investment Banking | Cantor Fitzgerald

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Cantor Fitzgerald, located in New York, NY. Cantor Fitzgerald is a leading global financial services firm with over 16,000 employees, known for its investment banking, SPAC underwriting, and global distribution platform. This Analyst role is crucial for supporting the entire lifecycle of SPAC transactions, including IPOs and De-SPAC PIPE placements, contributing directly to client advisory services and the firm’s market presence. The position offers a vital opportunity to engage with various financial instruments and markets, serving a diverse client base.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, New York, NY
• Pay: $100000–$120000 yearly
• Mission: Support the full deal lifecycle for SPAC underwriting and PIPE placements to serve a diverse range of clients.
• Tech Stack: PowerPoint, Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Support: Guide SPAC transactions from IPO through De-SPAC PIPEs across the entire deal lifecycle.
• Analyze: Evaluate complex financial models and conduct valuation analyses using various methodologies like DCF and comparable transactions.
• Produce: Create and update essential client-facing materials, including pitch books, presentations, and investor decks.
• Investigate: Conduct thorough due diligence on De-SPAC target companies, examining business, financial, and market aspects.
• Document: Assist in preparing and reviewing critical deal documents such as LOIs, term sheets, and SEC filings.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree is required, with a strong academic background in finance, economics, or a related field.
• Experience: At least 1 year of experience in investment banking, equity capital markets (ECM), or other relevant capital markets roles. Preference for experience in financial modeling and producing pitch books.
• Skills: Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel; strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities; effective communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships; a proactive and detail-oriented approach; and a willingness to obtain SIE, Series 79, and Series 63 licenses.
• Bonus: A genuine interest in financial markets and a desire to contribute to the firm’s culture, alongside a commitment to continuously learn and adapt to the evolving SPAC and investment banking landscape.