Dear Hiring Team at Intesa Sanpaolo,

I am writing to express my interest in the ISPIRE Risk Analyst position within your esteemed organization. With a recently completed MSc in Finance from Dublin City University (DCU) and a solid foundation in risk management, financial analysis, and quantitative methods, I am eager to contribute effectively to your risk management team.

Throughout my academic journey, I have developed strong analytical and numerical skills, and I have gained a thorough understanding of financial instruments and markets. My coursework included modules such as Financial Statement Analysis, Corporate Finance, and Financial Markets and Derivatives, which have equipped me with the necessary knowledge to monitor, analyze, and report on various risk exposures, such as liquidity risk, market risk, and FX risk.

While I am currently enhancing my programming skills through courses, I have worked with R for my academic assignments. Additionally, my proficiency in MS Excel, including the use of macros, and other MS applications such as Word and PowerPoint, allows me to perform data analysis and present findings effectively.

Key responsibilities in this role, such as maintaining and developing risk management systems and models, monitoring bond portfolio compliance, performing daily derivatives valuations, and conducting operational risk activities, align well with my academic and practical experiences. During my internship as a Virtual Customer Support Executive at Amazon India, I demonstrated strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

I am particularly enthusiastic about the opportunity to work within a team of professionals and contribute to the continuous improvement of risk management processes at Intesa Sanpaolo. Your commitment to supporting customers and promoting growth in various markets resonates with my career aspirations, and I am keen to be part of such a dynamic and forward-thinking organization.

Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss how my academic background, risk management knowledge, and enthusiasm for quantitative analysis can contribute to the success of your team.

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Finance Support, part-time,seasonal - Wilderness Ireland

About the job
Benefits
• Based on a fixed term contract, 21 hour working week, 0.6FTE (3 days), April to October
• 11 days holiday
• 5 hours of volunteer leave to make a difference towards causes that are important to you and/or our business
• Flexible / Hybrid working plus up to 2 weeks working from anywhere
• Company Contributed Stakeholder Pension
• Company Health Plan (after the qualifying period)
• Occupational Maternity Pay (after the qualifying period)
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Family and friends discounts
• Training and career development opportunities
• Team activity afternoons
• Industry discounts on outdoor clothing and equipment
• Cake on your birthday
• Unlimited tea and coffee with only the occasional milk shortage emergency


Job purpose & Role Overview
This seasonal role (April to October) supports the function of the finance manager and wider finance team with high volume day to day transactional financial accounting during our key operating months. This role ensures that all finance functions across the team can be completed in a timely manner to assist with accurate month end reporting.


Seasonality
This role is seasonal, running from the start of April to end of October. This is our operational season with clients travelling with us during this period. As such, a higher volume of transactional accounting takes place at this time.


Hours of Work
Hours for this role are 21 hours per week (0.6FTE), typically worked Monday to Friday. Occasional weekend work may be required to support the wider team beyond your day to day role.


Key Accountabilities
•	Purchase ledger management - receipt, checking, processing and filing of purchase invoices
•	Company card reconciliation - checking and reconciling of card transactions


Key Responsibilities
•	Support the Finance Manager, responsible for all areas of day to day finance administration
•	Process purchase ledger invoices, plus any other purchase ledger tasks 
•	Follow financial processes to ensure that Revolut card balances are managed 
•	Follow financial processes to ensure that Revolut card expenditure is processed and reconciled in a timely manner 
•	Provide an exceptional level of client care at all time
•	Ensure that finance team, suppliers and clients receive all relevant information in a timely manner
•	Training on financial processes for wider team


What do we typically look for in successful candidates across all roles?
•	A strong and clear commitment to customer service excellence and “extra mile” delivery.
•	Good IT skills with experience in cloud-based CRM systems such as Salesforce,
•	Google Drive and Mac applications.Strong administration and organisational skills, with the ability to maintain accuracy even when very busy.
•	Consistently great attention to detail, even when faced with multiple tasks and deadlines.
•	Good interpersonal skills, awareness and emotional intelligence with an ability to develop and sustain internal & external business relationships.
•	A natural collaborator who enjoys working in teams with a diverse range of individuals.
•	A genuine interest, knowledge and passion for adventure in the regions where Wilderness operates.
•	Committed to sustainability and is an advocate for wild places and our planet.


Preferred role-specific Skills, Knowledge & Experience
•	A passion for financial administration
•	Solid numeracy and IT skills, enabling you to work with Xero & Salesforce and their associated reporting systems
•	Proven ability to follow financial processes, prioritising tasks and maintaining attention to detail during times of pressure
•	Experience of dealing with all parts of the tourism supply chain including accommodation, transport and other service providers


That said, a passion for what we are trying to achieve as a business coupled with a desire to help make this happen goes a long way, so please don’t be put off applying just because you don’t tick all of the above. What’s most important is that you believe you can fulfil this role and demonstrate this accordingly through your application and subsequent interview process.


Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
The Wilderness group of businesses are committed to diversity through inclusive practices. We are looking to improve the diversity of our teams and believe firmly in the value of varied life experiences, backgrounds and cultures in our workplace.


We welcome and encourage diverse applicants for any advertised position and will consider all applicants regardless of age, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, health conditions, impairments or other characteristics.


How to Apply
All applications through our website - https://www.wildernessireland.com/about-us/careers/the-office-team/


We’re really keen to hear from you so please send us your CV and 1 page Cover Letter in PDF format through the online Breathe HR portal detailing the following:


•	Which role you are applying for. 
•	Relevant experience and transferable skills you can bring to this role, including how you manage a varied workload.
•	How you will enhance the performance of our Finance Team.
•	Your aspirations within the world of finance and how working in adventure travel finance can support these.


Please note that we are not in a position to offer sponsorship for this role. As such, a right to work in Ireland is required in order to apply. Please ensure your application is complete to be fully considered.


All applications should be submitted through our Breathe HR recruitment system in PDF format and will be auto-acknowledged upon receipt before being manually reviewed by the team. Interviews and appointments may happen for the right candidate before the closing date, so don’t hesitate to apply ASAP.
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Skills 
Accounting
•	Customer Service
•	Financial Accounting
•	Financial Reporting
•	Account Reconciliation
•	Financial Transaction Processing
•	Invoice Processing
•	Purchase Ledgers

Below is my work experience at amazon 

Developed financial models and dashboards with Excel and Power BI, ensuring accurate reporting and reconciliation.
●	Managed inquiries for 2,000+ customers in North America and India, enhancing service quality.
●	Used pivot tables and VLOOKUP for financial reconciliation and revenue analysis, providing decision insights