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.

For the Cover Letters
The rule that I always suggest for cover letters is Reason - Research - Relevance. All cover letters should be a little bit different and not just in the first and last paragraphs. The cover letter is a motivational letter about you in the context of why the company should hire you. Start by identifying the top 5 reasons you want to work in that company in a specific role. Choose 3 of them that you can relate your specific experiences to and just write about those in the cover letter.

For example:
Reason - you really like that northern trust describes itself as innovative
Research - reference that you know the job is about process improvements (requiring you to be innovative)
Relevance - in your experience in XXX you loved when you got to investigate an issue, research solutions and present back a process improvement that would change XXX

Do that for 3 paragraphs and you have a much more persuasive letter as to why the company should interview you. IT also will help you prepare for interview.
Customize the above Cover letter according to below job description and do not mention which i do not have....Also add that i used R for my academic assignments and Stata for my disserstaion which focused on M&A....As well as make it ATS friendly that it can pass through. Make the below skills look natural and mention where it came it from....make the cover letter direct, using simple words but attractive to recruiter as well as ATS...

UKI CBS - Finance Assistant – Dublin - EY
 About the job
Finance Assistant 

We are seeking a motivated Finance Assistant to join our Business Advisors team (MBA Team). In this role, you will support our team by helping with financial and operational tasks related to financial applications and metrics. Your contributions will play a key role in ensuring our operations run smoothly.

As a Finance Assistant, you will be part of a collaborative Finance team led by the Lead Finance Manager. This is an in-house role where you will learn how to support our Global Financial system, which is powered by SAP®.

The Opportunity

In this role, you will help our MBA teams use our financial system and its processes to manage their projects with EY’s external clients. Your tasks will include providing support to project teams through different communication channels, like online chat and phone, while working closely with your team lead.

As a member of the Market Finance Business Advisory team, you will help keep our financial management standards high and be a helpful resource for your colleagues.

This role offers a great opportunity for professional growth and development within EY. You will also represent EY's culture and values.

Your Key Responsibilities


•	Provide guidance on local policies and best practices.
•	Assist in training client-facing teams on our financial system 
•	Contribute to continuous improvement by sharing knowledge and supporting team members
•	Review open items in our ticketing system, assist with scheduling team meetings and help with prioritize follow-up activities
•	Support invoicing, help with managing engagement metrics, and handle other financial transactions as instructed by your team leader


Spend scheduled time assisting client servers, which includes activities such as:


•	Reviewing budgets in our financial system and helping staff create invoicing.
•	Advising on selecting the correct client entity for data quality
•	Running report from our financial system under supervision from your team leader


Skills And Attributes For Success


•	Strong team player.
•	Problem-solving skills with the ability to suggest practical solutions.
•	Confidence to ask questions and challenge when necessary
•	Good numerical skills, with attention to detail
•	Eagerness to learn and share knowledge with the team
•	Strong listening skills and know when to seek help
•	Good written, oral, and virtual communication skills


To Qualify for the Role, You Must Have


•	Completed the Irish Leaving Certificate Examination or similar exam with some junior office/Retail experience 
•	Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a strong work ethic
•	Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships
•	A proficiency in IT skills – Word and Excel (additional training will be provided)
•	A desire to adapt to a dynamic and busy work environment with a career in Finance
•	Skills 
Attention to Detail
•	Communication
•	Finance
•	Interpersonal Skills
•	Managerial Finance
•	Problem Solving
•	Account Reconciliation
•	Accounts Payable (AP)
•	Accounts Receivable (AR)
•	Bank Reconciliation

Below is my work experience at amazon as a financial analyst and customer support

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