Investment Banking Associate - Healthcare (Life Sciences / Biopharma) (New York)

Firm Overview:

Cantor Fitzgerald, with over 16,000 employees, has been a leading global financial services firm at the forefront of financial and technological innovation since 1945.

Cantor 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. 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.

Responsibilities:

The Healthcare Investment Banking Group of Cantor Fitzgerald is seeking Associates to support the execution of a broad range of advisory and capital raising transactions across life sciences and biopharma. Associates will work closely with senior bankers and clients, gaining meaningful exposure to transaction execution, client relationship management, and strategic advisory.

• Coordinate transaction execution across equity financings, M&A, and other strategic advisory transactions for life sciences clients
• Prepare pitch books, offering memoranda, management presentations, and other transaction marketing materials
• Perform detailed financial modeling and valuation analysis to support live transactions and pitches
• Conduct industry, company, and product research across various therapeutic areas in biopharma
• Organize and participate in client meetings and investor presentations
• Lead and support drafting sessions for underwriting and advisory engagements
• Conduct comprehensive industry, company, and transaction-specific due diligence
• Contribute to the development and execution of strategic ideas within key life sciences subsectors (biopharma, medtech, etc.)

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of life sciences or biopharma investment banking experience
• Demonstrated experience executing M&A, capital markets transactions, and strategic advisory assignments
• General knowledge of life sciences and biopharma industry trends
• Advanced financial modeling and valuation expertise, including biopharma-specific frameworks
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Series 63 and 79 licenses preferred

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Undergraduate or graduate coursework in life sciences (biology or related field) is a differentiating plus

Compensation:

• Base salary range of $150,000 - $225,000, plus discretionary bonus

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.