Hiring: Director, External Communications Company: Cantor Fitzgerald Location: New York, United States Job Posted Time: 2026-09-13 11:43:43 Target Skills & Keywords : Capital Markets, Fixed Income, Project Management About the job Experience: •10+ years of experience in public relations/corporate communications, with demonstrated success in media relations, ideally within financial services or capital markets •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. Required Skills: •As a key member of the Corporate Communications team, the Director will be responsible for supporting the development and execution of external communications and media relations strategies for Cantor Fitzgerald and BGC Group. •Develop and execute proactive media strategies that elevate Cantor Fitzgerald’s business profile across financial, business, and market-focused outlets •Managing communications across a wide range of topics, including new products/services, business initiatives, new hires, philanthropic initiatives, etc. to support the firm’s reputation, employee engagement objectives, culture and business goals •Serve as a primary point of contact for top-tier media, managing inbound inquiries and driving outbound storytelling •Prepare executives for public appearances with concise, market-ready talking points and briefing materials •Support communications around sensitive issues and reputational matters in close coordination with internal partners •Develop media strategies that highlight market insights, firm perspectives, and executive thought leadership •Supporting media monitoring, measurement and analyzing the firm's coverage and activities Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business, Marketing, or Communications •Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to distill complex topics clearly and quickly •Demonstrated expertise in social and digital platforms •Demonstrated capacity to effectively collaborate and work with stakeholders at all levels across an organization, including senior leadership •Entrepreneurial with robust project management to multi-task and be flexible in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment •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. Compensation: •$200,000 - $250,000 / year •Salary range: $200,000 - $250,000 + annual discretionary bonus Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!