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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Financial Accountant / Analyst - Corpay Technologies

About the job
Your role

Corpay is looking for a motivated Financial Analyst to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will become part of a high-growth subsidiary of an S&P 500 publicly traded company and will gain exposure to global regulatory and financial reporting responsibilities under multiple international reporting standards

What You'll Be Doing


•	Assist the Head of Finance with all management, financial, regulatory, board, and tax reporting.
•	Prepare daily client cash segregation requirements.
•	Prepare board reports for quarterly board meetings.
•	Assist in the annual audited financial statement process.
•	Assist in all financial, regulatory, and tax reporting for Branches in Spain, Italy, and Sweden
•	Prepare Central Bank of Ireland payments returns, Finrep, and Supplementary return
•	Analyze balance sheet variances and provide insightful commentary with appropriate business context
•	Reconcile IFRS balance sheet accounts quarterly
•	Prepare quarterly data request packages for parent company reporting purposes, utilizing analytical reporting tools (SQL, Tableau, Power BI).
•	Work collaboratively with other Finance team members, specifically to meet reporting deadlines and improve existing processes
•	Work collaboratively with middle office teams to resolve derivative-related reporting issues
•	Assist other team members as needed, including vacation coverage
•	Assist Senior Leaders with confidential financial matters and ad-hoc projects as needed


Requirements


•	Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting
•	High level of proficiency in Excel is a requirement
•	Would suit part qualified accountant
•	Knowledge of Fenics, SQL, Tableau, and Excel VBA is a nice-to-have
•	2-3 years of experience in the financial services industry is an asset
•	Foreign Exchange/multi-currency exposure is an asset.
•	Accounting firm experience is preferred




About Corpay

Corpay is a global technology organisation that is leading the future of commercial payments with a culture of innovation that drives us to constantly create new and better ways to pay. Our specialized payment solutions help businesses control, simplify, and secure payment for fuel, general payables, toll and lodging expenses. Millions of people in over 80 countries around the world use our solutions for their payments.

All offers of employment made by Corpay (and its subsidiary companies) are subject to the successful completion of satisfactory pre-employment vetting by an independent supplier (Experian). This is in accordance with Corpay's Resourcing Policy and include employment referencing, identity, adverse financial, criminal and sanctions list checks. We do this to meet our legal and regulatory requirements.

Corpay is dedicated to encouraging a supportive and inclusive culture among our employees. It is within our best interest to promote diversity and eliminate discrimination in the workplace. We seek to ensure that all employees and job applicants are given equal opportunities.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Corpay will not accept unsolicited CV's from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Corpay employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Corpay. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.

Skills 
•	Finance
•	Financial Accounting
•	Financial Reporting
•	Financial Services
•	Microsoft Excel
•	Account Reconciliation
•	Balance Sheets
•	Cash Flow
•	International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
•	Variance Analysis

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