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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2025 Ireland Global Capital Markets Summer Internship- Scotiabank 

Requisition ID: 209424

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

 

Duration: Early-June – end of August 2025 (10 weeks)

Location: Dublin, Ireland

 

Scotiabank Ireland is offering a fantastic opportunity to gain hands on experience within our Global Capital Markets Summer Internship programme commencing in June 2025.

 

This 10-week Internship is aimed at students in their penultimate of study who are keen to learn and have a curiosity in the financial markets. The programme allows interns to rotate across multiple areas, giving them the opportunity to gain insight into the daily workings of several Global Capital Markets desks including:

 

Fixed Income Trading and Sales
CMF: Collateral Management Funding
Debt Capital Markets
Global Equities including Prime Services
 

What can you expect from the Summer Internship?

 

Shadowing traders to learn risk management techniques, and develop key trading/market making skills
Shadowing sales who cover global clients including official institutions, bank treasury desks, global asset managers, pension funds and alternative asset managers
Providing a solutions-based coverage model including cash, interest rate derivatives, inflation derivatives, options, FX, repo and bespoke structured solutions across a variety of different currencies
Interacting with stakeholders to develop a strong understanding of the global markets and products, with the opportunity to apply knowledge to real world situations
Completing projects set by the team which includes preparing market commentary, analysing client trading data, and other ad hoc tasks
 

Our Summer Internship is designed to give you an insight into what life at Scotiabank is really like so, in addition to the individual rotations, interns will take part in a centralised programme of activities including a weekly speaker series with leaders from across the Bank, peer to peer intern presentations, as well as social and networking events. Interns will also be expected to deliver a final presentation to leaders within Capital Markets. 

 

Upon completion of the internship, exceptional interns will be considered for entry onto our 2026 Ireland Global Capital Markets Rotational Graduate Programme where they will continue on the rotational scheme with the goal of obtaining a permanent position within Global Banking and Markets. Unlike other graduate programmes, Scotiabank aims to give successful candidates responsibilities far greater than other programmes to enhance the pace of learning versus their industry peers.

 

Do you have skills and the requirements that will enable you to succeed in this role?

 

You are a penultimate year university student graduating in Summer 2026
We welcome applications from any degree discipline
You are available for a 10-week period between early-June – end of August 2025
You have a demonstrated interest in and knowledge of the financial markets
You have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a collaborative environment 
You have the ability to overcome challenges presented by a constantly changing work environment 
You love to learn and envision yourself working for an international organisation that heavily invests in your future 
You have full working rights in Ireland
 

How to apply:

 

1) Fill out an application via the Scotiabank careers portal and submit your CV when prompted (please note a cover letter is not required)

2) Successful applicants will be contacted regarding next steps, which will include a one-way video interview, a virtual panel interview with members of the Capital Markets team, and an Assessment Centre

 

Summer Internship applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We thank all candidates for applying, however due to the number applications we will only contact those who are selected for an interview

 

Scotiabank is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible candidate experience. If you require accessibility accommodations during the recruitment, selection, and/or onboarding processes, please let us know. We will work with you to meet your needs. 

 

We value the unique skills and experiences everyone brings to the Bank and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Accommodations (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, or Assistive Technology) at any stage of the recruitment life cycle will be provided upon request

 

Location(s):  Ireland : Leinster : Dublin 

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.  

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.