im writing a cover letter for the following: 'Global Markets Division Summer Internship Programme London 2024
Rolling deadline
Internship
Crédit Agricole Group
London
Investment Banking & Asset Management

This Summer Internship Programme offers practical work experience in a large, global investment bank. You will be able to gain valuable insight into the Global Markets Division by being placed in a specific team, where you will further develop your skills and knowledge with guidance from business leaders and surrounding team.

The eight - twelve-week programme will run during summer 2024. You will attend an induction and networking session during the first week. Throughout the programme, you will be assigned meaningful tasks by your team with clear objectives and responsibilities outlined weekly.

This programme will be a hands on experience in order to help set you up for a successful career, once graduated. One of the teams you could be placed in:

Electronic Client Connectivity
Candidate criteria

To be eligible for the programme, you must be an undergraduate who will be returning to University after you have completed the internship. No previous experience is required, we are looking for students who are intrigued and motivated to learn more about the technology and financial world and are committed to learning more about a specific business area.

The below skills will be essential

Analytical skills
Team work
Initiative and proactivity
Proficient in MS Office tools (strong knowledge of Excel)
Minimum level of study

High school/Secondary school/A levels/AS levels/IB
Training/Specialization

Undergraduate
Soft skills

Analytical skills
Team work
Initiative and proactivity
IT tools

Proficient in MS Office tools (strong knowledge of Excel)
About us

Crédit Agricole CIB is the corporate and investment banking arm of Crédit Agricole Group, the 10th largest banking group worldwide in terms of balance sheet size (The Banker, July 2022). 8,600 employees in more than 30 countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, the Middle-East and North Africa, support the Bank's clients, meeting their financial needs throughout the world.

Crédit Agricole CIB offers its large corporate and institutional clients a range of products and services in capital market activities, investment banking, structured finance, commercial banking and international trade. The Bank is a pioneer in the area of climate finance, and is currently a market leader in this segment with a complete offer for all its clients.' That is what I got from the job listing, I need to write a cover letter, please keep it to 3 paragraphs and structure: 1. why the company?, 2. why this division/team?, 3.why me as an individual? Also maybe include something niche from the company about how I want to work there like some news that not many applicants will know about. For reference, here's my CV- University of Newcastle Upon Tyne Sep 2022 - Jun 2025 BSc Physics with Astrophysics: Relevant modules include Scientific Computation with Python, Computational Methods for Theoretical Physics, Vector Calculus, Principles of Quantum Mechanics
Energy Coast UTC
A-Levels (A* - B): Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
The Whitehaven Academy
GCSE’s: 9 (A – C) grades including Mathematics and English language
Work Experience & Projects
Sellafield Ltd | Technical Degree Apprentice
Sep 2018 - Jun 2020 Sep 2013 - Jun 2018
Sep 2021 - Sep 2022
• Utilized advanced Excel functions to analyse and interpret large datasets related to skill-fill optimization.
• Developed detailed technical reports used at stakeholder meetings, summarizing trends, key findings and recommendations for project improvement.
• Quickly adapted to evolving project requirements, modifying Excel models and reports to accommodate changing needs.
• Actively coerced with senior management and subject matter experts across numerous departments to solve technical problems on site.
Project | Market Analysis and Investment Strategy. Sep 2023 - Nov 2023
• Analyzed the performance of the Eurozone bond market over a 12-month period, incorporating 5 years of historical datasets and data from economic indicators like inflation rate, interest rates etc.
• Developed and implemented investment strategies, resulting in a 11% return on investment over 3 months.
Project | System Automation Tool Aug 2023 - Sep 2023
• Developed Python scripts for system automation tasks.
• Implemented in Ubuntu, ensuring compatibility.
• Optimized code for Linux systems and improved operational efficiency through
automation.
Skills & Achievements
• Programming Languages: proficient in Python, MATLAB.
• Investment Banking Technical Course: completed course acquiring skills in
financial modelling and company valuation techniques.
• Linux: proficient in Ubuntu.
• IT: proficient in Microsoft Office, being advanced at Excel specifically.
• Gold Duke of York award.
Extra-Curricular
Captain | Local Football League
• Demonstrated teamwork and leadership skills as captain of a football team in a competitive league.
• Active member of Newcastle University’s Investment Society.