Executive Assistant

Job Title:

Executive Assistant – Asset Management

Location:

Remote (U.S.) – with flexibility to support executives across time zones as needed

Firm Overview:

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 driven to succeed.

Responsibilities:

The Executive Assistant will provide high-level administrative support to senior leaders within Cantor’s Asset Management business. This role requires exceptional organizational abilities, impeccable communication skills, and the flexibility to support executives whose schedules may include travel and after-hours needs. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of exercising good judgment in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage complex calendars, including scheduling meetings, coordinating internal and external appointments, and resolving conflicts.
• Arrange and manage extensive domestic and international travel, including flights, hotels, ground transportation, itineraries, and travel logistics.
• Prepare, process, and track expense reports in alignment with firm policies.
• Coordinate business meetings, conferences, and events—including agenda preparation, materials, logistics, and follow-up actions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between executives and internal/external stakeholders, exercising professionalism and discretion at all times.
• Provide real-time support during executive travel, off-hours events, and time-sensitive situations; maintain availability as needed outside standard business hours.
• Draft, review, and edit correspondence, presentations, and other business documents.
• Maintain and organize files, records, and confidential information.
• Assist with onboarding, vendor coordination, and administrative processes within the Asset Management team.
• Support additional ad hoc projects and operational needs as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience supporting senior executives, preferably within financial services, asset management, or a similarly demanding corporate environment.
• Strong proficiency in Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft 365 tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Comfortable working remotely while staying responsive, reliable, and available as business needs arise.

Educational Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree required.

Salary:

$70,000 – $100,000

The actual base salary will be determined on an individualized basis considering 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.).

We do not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate referrals, or outreach from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. Any such submissions will be considered property of Cantor Fitzgerald and will not be eligible for any placement fee. Recruiters must have a signed agreement with our Talent Acquisition team and be invited to submit candidates for a specific role. Direct contact with hiring managers or employees is strictly prohibited.