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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Investment Administrator
About the Business
Quilter Cheviot has been the wealth manager of choice for individuals and families for over 250 years, and today is one of the UK’s largest wealth management firms offering expert discretionary investment management and financial advice through our sister company, Quilter Cheviot Financial Planning. We offer a highly personalised service to private clients, charities, trustees, and professional partners. Quilter Cheviot has presence throughout the UK, Ireland and Channel Islands.

We are part of Quilter plc, a leading provider of advice, investment platforms, multi-asset investment solutions and discretionary fund management which is listed on the London and Johannesburg stock exchanges and manages over £111.6 billion of client investments (as at March 2024).
About the Role
Level: 2
Department: Investment Management
Location: Glasgow
Contract type: Permanent
Unregulated
•	We are looking to recruit a hardworking, diligent individual with an active interest in the industry and a desire to provide our clients with a high level of personal service.
•	This role will involve assisting three Investment Managers and working alongside a very experience administrator who has been with Quilter Cheviot for several years.
•	This is a key administrative position and the successful applicant with play an integral role in supporting a busy team in the management and development of their growing client base.
•	The individual will report to the senior Investment Manager in the team.
•	We will provide full training for the role; our existing Investment Adviser and wider admin team with in the office will provide support.
Responsibilities include:
•	You will be responsible for responding to administrative client and financial adviser queries by phone, letter or email. You will need to be able to draft general correspondence using templates and ensure all worked is saved correctly on behalf of the team, in a compliant manner.
•	You will be organising bank payments, issuing valuations and tax reports, and providing application paperwork.
•	You will need to assist the investment managers with ongoing portfolio management; identifying debit positions and forthcoming standing orders; making client and third-party payments; monitoring of incoming and outgoing in-specie or cash transfers, whilst keeping both the clients, financial advisers and the team appraised of progress.
•	You will be pivotal in assisting the team with the quarterly reporting process and be able to maintain comprehensive databases with up-to-date client details.
•	For new clients, you will be responsible for printing/binding pitch presentations, opening new accounts and adding new client and financial adviser details to our database. You will need to ensure accounts are opened correctly and in a timely manner and feel confident liaising with middle and back office departments.  
•	For existing clients, you will assist in the preparation of ongoing Suitability Documentation.
Consumer Duty
To understand and fulfil the requirements of Consumer Duty and act to deliver good client outcomes, as appropriate within my roles and responsibilities.
About You
•	You will be working very closely with our clients and their trusted advisers to provide the best service with information regarding their portfolio, which necessitates close relationship building with all stakeholders whether that be internally or externally. You will therefore need to have a good communication and interpersonal skill set. You will need to be able to build a rapport with professional intermediaries and be able to adapt your style to suit the variety of stakeholders we look after.
•	You will be able to act on you own initiative and work independently.
•	You will have solid organisational skills to manage your workload and meet deadlines. You will also understand the importance of precision and accuracy.
•	Ideally you will have experience in a similar role as an Investment Administrator within Wealth or Investment Management.
•	You have an interest in financial services or have a good understanding of our services where you can utilise your knowledge and experience within investment management.
•	If you have an Administrative Financial Qualification, experience within financial services is beneficial.
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Inclusion & Diversity
We value diversity and strive to promote inclusivity in all aspects of our culture. We believe in equal opportunities for all, ensuring that no applicant encounters less favourable treatment based on anything but their skills, qualifications, experience, and potential. We celebrate the unique contributions of a diverse workforce and create a respectful, nurturing environment where every colleague can thrive.
Values
Do the right thing: We act with integrity and are proudly committed to going above and beyond in service of our clients and the support we provide our communities.
Always curious: We continuously seek new ideas and knowledge so we’re one step ahead of our clients’ needs. We look for inspiration everywhere and encourage experimentation, recognising that this is how we create brilliant solutions for brighter futures.
Embrace challenge: We aim high to transform our potential into meaningful outcomes. With ambition as our driving force and a steadfast commitment to growth, we succeed for the good of every generation.
Stronger together: Combining our diverse talents, we accomplish more collectively than we ever could do alone. We speak openly, actively listen, and support each other, and constructively challenge and embrace new ideas. We seek empowerment and demonstrate ownership and trust, with the confidence to make impactful decisions.
Core Benefits 
Holiday: 182 hours (26 days)
Quilter Incentive Scheme: All employees are eligible to participate in incentive scheme, to incentivise business performance and their contribution.
Pension Scheme: A non-contributory company pension scheme that can be boosted through personal contributions.
Private Medical Insurance: Single cover as standard with options to increase cover to include your partner or children.
Life Assurance: 4x your salary.
Income Protection: 75% of salary, less state benefits, payable after 26 weeks of absence.
Healthcare Cash Plan: Jersey employees only
In addition to our core benefits, we offer a range of flexible benefits to UK employees that you can choose from and pay for conveniently via a salary deduction.

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