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....

Internship Finance- 
Working at Abbott
Unlock your potential as an Abbott Finance Internship student. Join us to work on impactful projects, learn from senior leaders, and build your career. Here you can:
•	Contribute to meaningful, challenging projects with a direct impact on our business
•	Have regular access to senior leadership providing you with an opportunity to grow and learn from the best each day
•	Develop your career and grow your knowledge through targeted training, a global intern community, and the opportunity to build your network
•	Access perks that keep you supported both inside and outside the office
The Opportunity
Our Finance Internship provides a meaningful, professional, hands-on experience to students with proven academic performance and leadership potential. We hire students majoring in Finance/Business into our programs based on business needs. Ideal candidates will combine technical and business knowledge with analytical strength and creative problem-solving abilities.
Abbott’s global business enables you to work in a variety of fields, which may involve a number of the following activities:
•	Support the RPA & RDA Program through reporting, project management, and optimizing BOT performance
•	Facilitate global initiatives for Master Data Governance
•	Accounts Payable Operational Excellence Project – Helpdesk intake, invoice processing, vendor reconciliations, and divisional reporting
•	Support financial operations and work on ad hoc projects assigned by the manager
•	Support global manufacturing sites with Product Stewardship Program deliverables through data gathering and input into the Compliance Map application
•	Prepare procedure updates and manage change orders
Our Finance Internship Program will involve working in one of the following locations based on assignment:
•	Dublin
What are we looking for?
Eligible applicants should be:
•	Pursuing a third level Undergraduate or Post Graduate Finance/Business Qualification.
•	Excellent communicators, team players and Innovators.
•	Passionate about STEM and interested in pursuing a career in a STEM environment.
•	Candidates should be striving towards a 2.1 Grade in their degree course.
•	Available to commence a 9 or 12 month placement in 2024.
•	Flexibility to be based at one of our sites around Ireland
What are the benefits and perks of our Internship Program
•	Competitive Salary
•	Health Insurance
•	Pension
•	Life Insurance
•	Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Career growth and future opportunities are pillars of our program. Students who continuously excel in our early career programs are encouraged to apply for Abbott’s Professional Development Programs or other full-time positions.
Your qualifications will be reviewed and if you fit the current need, you will be contacted by a Talent Acquisition Professional.
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