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.
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Ireland 2025 Financial Analyst Intern
Job ID: 2828884 | Amazon Data Services Ireland Limited - A65

DESCRIPTION
Finance teams are the strategy drivers to any organization. This role gives you the opportunity to see how we make business decisions as you gather insights to shape our future. By being involved in performance metrics, data analysis and financial models, you’ll identify where we can drive better efficiency and productivity.

How often can you say that your work changes the world? At Amazon, you’ll say it often. Join us and define tomorrow’s innovations in Finance.

Key job responsibilities
• Involved in the preparation of month-end closing activities, and be responsible for the maintenance and further development of management reporting.
• Track performance metrics, analyse data and build financial models to identify better ways to drive efficiency and productivity.
• Contribute to cost-effectiveness and variance analyses, and work on specific and cross-divisional issues to help our business deliver the best to our customers.
• Build trusted partnerships with the business to influence tactical and strategic business decisions that promote business improvements and cost reductions.

Your paid 6-month internship includes:

• In-person: We believe that being together set up to invent, collaborate and be connected to each other and our culture is the absolute best for customers and the business.
• Mentorship: we care about your career aspirations and strive to assign projects based on your interests. You can learn and be curious with access to unlimited virtual trainings on project management, personal brand, communication skills and many more.
• Get involved: we have with over 13 Amazon Affinity Groups you can join and become an ally to a cause close to your heart (sustainability, diversity, LGBTQ+, mental and/or physical disabilities, local community initiatives, etc.)
• Taking ownership of your career: because when you succeed, we all win. A successful internship, could lead to a full-time (graduate role) after finishing your university studies.

About the team
Finance is all about the numbers…unless you work at Amazon; it’s knowing the numbers, plus so much more. Enthusiasm, energy and diverse perspectives help us deliver new ideas and solutions.

We help others understand finance and are trusted advisors for every facet of data and communication to ensure our leaders have the most up-to-date and reliable information in order to make the best decisions. The challenges we take on span multiple industries and functions across our many businesses and acquisitions, all powered by the same mission—to be Earth's most customer-centric company.

EU Student Programs Teams
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Available to commence an internship between January and October 2025. Yes, our start dates are flexible! You should then be available for 6 months, full time (40h/week).
- Advanced Excel
- Fluent written and verbal communication in English (Level - C1 or higher).
- You will be based in Dublin for the duration of the internship. A relocation package may be offered, subject to an eligibility criterion.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree
- Studies within Business, Economics, Engineering, Business Analytics, Mathematics or similar fields.
- Experience using databases with a large-scale data set.
- Experience with SQL, ETL or Python.

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