Real Estate Investment Banking Analyst (class of 2027)

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.

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Salary- $100,000 - $125,000 + Bonus