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...

Finance Graduate Programme - Aurivo 

Aurivo Finance Graduate Programme

Location: Sligo, Donegal, Roscommon.

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join our Finance Graduate Programme? 

Aurivo are welcoming applications from enthusiastic, high performing finance graduates to join our Graduate Programme which will commence in September 2025

This is an ideal opportunity for ambitious graduates who wish to achieve more from their careers. 

The successful candidates’ will have a strong drive to succeed & progress within the Organisation whilst contributing to the achievement of Aurivo’s strategic plan.    

Over a three and a half year intensive Training Programme; Graduates will rotate across our various Business Units including Agribusiness, Consumer Foods, Dairy Ingredients and Marts, where they will gain exposure to the Finance operations in the individual business units. 

Who are Aurivo looking for? 

Aurivo are a progressive, performance focused Organisation where our People are encouraged & supported in taking the next step in their Careers. 

We are looking for Graduates with the following qualifications and skills: 

•	Minimum of a 2:1 qualification or equivalent – attained or expected 
•	Prepared to undertake professional accountancy examinations 
•	Excellent Microsoft Excel skills and proﬁcient in other MS Oﬃce applications 
•	Communication Skills and Interpersonal Skills with a focus on Cross Functional Collaboration 
•	Drive for Results 
•	Working on own Initiative 
•	Leadership 
•	Commercial Awareness 
•	Flexibility in relation to work location and working arrangements 

Responsibilities will include: 

•	All aspect of accounts preparation and presentation  
•	Management accounting and costings  
•	Budget and forecast preparation  
•	Other ad hoc projects 

If this sounds like you; please visit www.aurivo.ie to learn more about Aurivo's Graduate Programme.

To apply please forward updated CV to <PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED_EMAIL_ADDRESS>


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