Derivatives Middle Office Analyst

About the Company

Cantor Fitzgerald is a leading global financial services firm specializing in investment banking, capital markets, institutional equity and fixed income sales and trading, commercial real estate, and prime brokerage. With a legacy of over 75 years of financial innovation and integrity, Cantor operates across major financial centres worldwide, delivering excellence and trusted expertise to its clients.

About the role

This role is ideal for Candidates with a minimum of 6 months’ experience in Middle Office, Operations, or a related financial environment, and who want to build their expertise in OTC derivatives within a global, dynamic team. The successful candidate will support the accurate and timely flow of derivative trades across FX, IRS, Energy, and other OTC products, ensuring strong operational control and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in daily Middle Office activities, supporting desks trading FX, IRS, Power, and other OTC derivative products.
• Support accurate trade flow from trading platforms to internal systems and help ensure that all trades are correctly captured and processed.
• Monitor daily controls and contribute to end‑of‑day checks, ensuring any outstanding issues are escalated promptly.
• Help investigate and resolve trade discrepancies by liaising with brokers, clients, and internal colleagues.
• Assist with preparing daily, weekly, and monthly reporting for front office and senior management.
• Maintain team procedure documents and support updates to operational checklists.
• Contribute to ongoing projects and process improvements within the Middle Office function.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 months of experience in Middle Office, Operations, or Trade Support.
• Fluent English (spoken and written).
• Basic understanding of OTC derivatives (e.g., FX, IRS, commodities) and an interest in developing deeper product knowledge.
• Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail.
• Good organization and the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency with Excel and comfort working with trading and operational systems.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with clients, brokers, and colleagues effectively.
• Good time‑management abilities and a structured approach to prioritizing tasks.
• Reliable, proactive, and eager to learn.
• Capable of working both independently and as a collaborative team member.