Business Analyst, Data & AI

Posted 12 Days Ago
New York, NY, USA
In-Office
170K-190K Annually
Mid level
Financial Services
The Role
Partner with Shared Services to identify and prioritize AI and data analytics use cases; translate business needs into data solutions; perform data analysis (SQL/Python); design dashboards and data models; support data governance and AI/ML testing; collaborate with technology teams and communicate recommendations to stakeholders.
Summary Generated by Built In

This role sits within an AI transformation team focused on modernizing Shared Services,including Operations, Legal, Compliance, etc., through data, analytics, and emerging technologies. The Business Analyst will play a key role in identifying opportunities, translating business needs into data-driven solutions, and supporting the delivery of AI-enabled capabilities across the organization. This position requires a highly analytical, business-friendly individual who can bridge technical data concepts with practical business applications.

Responsibilities
  • Identify and prioritize high-impact opportunities for data-driven improvements and AI use cases across Shared Services.
  • Translate business requirements into data-centric solutions, aligning with transformation goals.
  • Perform data analysis using SQL, Python, or similar tools to generate insights for AI model development.
  • Support the design and implementation of dashboards, reporting frameworks, and data models.
  • Contribute to data governance initiatives, ensuring data quality and reliability for AI solutions.
  • Collaborate with technology and product teams to deliver scalable, AI-driven solutions.
  • Communicate complex concepts and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Participate in the design and testing of AI and machine learning solutions for operational efficiency.
  • Quickly adapt to new domains and flexibly contribute to evolving priorities across initiatives.
Qualifications
  • 3-7+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, with a strong focus on data and analytics.
  • Hands-on expertise in data analysis tools like SQL, Power BI, or Python.
  • Familiarity with data governance principles and best practices.
  • Strong analytical skills and a proactive, adaptable mindset.
  • Excellent communication abilities to engage with diverse stakeholders.
  • Experience in financial services is preferred.
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience with AI, machine learning, or advanced analytics use cases.
  • Ability to learn quickly and operate across diverse business areas.
  • A self-starter attitude with a passion for driving innovation through data and AI.
    Salary
    $170,000-$190,000
    #LI-JM22
About Us
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 who are driven to succeed.

Skills Required

  • 3-7+ years experience as a Business Analyst with strong focus on data and analytics
  • Hands-on expertise in SQL
  • Hands-on expertise in Python
  • Hands-on expertise in Power BI
  • Familiarity with data governance principles and best practices
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience with AI, machine learning, or advanced analytics use cases
  • Strong analytical skills and proactive, adaptable mindset
  • Excellent communication abilities to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Ability to learn quickly and operate across diverse business areas
  • Experience in financial services
  • Self-starter attitude with passion for driving innovation through data and AI
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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
1,857 Employees
Year Founded: 1945

What We Do

Cantor Fitzgerald is a leading global financial services firm, serving clients from over 30 offices around the world. Founded in 1945 as a securities brokerage and investment bank, the firm pioneered computer-based bond trading, built one of the broadest distribution networks in the industry and became the market’s premier dealer of government securities. Today, Cantor Fitzgerald is known for its strength across a diverse array of businesses, including equity and fixed income capital markets, investment banking, commercial real estate finance and services, prime brokerage, asset management and wealth management, and e-commerce and online ventures. In all its businesses, the firm is an acknowledged leader in developing advanced technologies to expand market access, and help clients achieve their most important financial and strategic objectives. This commitment to client-centered innovation has led to enduring relationships with many of the world’s most demanding institutional investors and corporations. For more information please visit www.cantor.com.

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