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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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)
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Strategic Intelligence Analyst (Associate) – Dublin-
CRH Group Services Ltd.

Country: Ireland 
City: Dublin 
Req ID: 501572
 
About CRH
We are CRH, and we are committed to contributing to a more resilient and sustainable built environment. We understand the wider impact our businesses can make in supporting human activity. We continue to do this through the delivery of unique, superior building materials and products for use in road and critical utility infrastructure, commercial building projects and outdoor living solutions.
 
CRH (NYSE: CRH, LSE: CRH) is the leading provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world. Employing c.78,500 people at c.3,390 operating locations in 29 countries, CRH has market leadership positions in both North America and Europe. As the essential partner for transportation and critical utility infrastructure projects, complex non-residential construction and outdoor living solutions, CRH’s unique offering of materials, products and value-added services helps to deliver a more resilient and sustainable built environment. The company is ranked among sector leaders by Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating agencies. A Fortune 500 company, CRH’s shares are listed on the NYSE and LSE.
 
Without you noticing our products, we are everywhere you live, work, and relax.
 
Our project portfolio includes some of the most sustainable and cutting-edge building projects around the world. Think of the asphalt on the Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit, the Paris Metro Rail project, but also the Louis Vuitton Museum in Paris, parts of the Burj Khalifa, and the Kennedy Space Centre.
 
Learn more about us through the following Link.
 
CRH is looking for a Strategic Intelligence Analyst! The role is situated within the Strategic Intelligence team whose objective is to develop a capability to systematically explore and understand future trends that will impact the construction industry and to identify opportunities for CRH to create value therein. The team will leverage internal and external news, information, data, and project work to perform deep dives into areas of interest and create new plausible future scenarios for CRH. The teams’ aspiration is to support fact-based discussions to improve the decision-making process, with a clear focus on understanding threats and potential opportunities for CRH and the construction industry. The Strategic Intelligence team sits within the global Strategy function. It is a high performing, fast paced enjoyable environment that places a strong focus on professional development.
 
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
•	Analyse & monitor stock market, industry financial performance and company valuations
•	Analyse & monitor macroeconomic, technological, and social news and trends
•	Develop internal white papers and presentations at regular intervals to keep leadership abreast of unique key external trends and opportunities, and support debate
•	Conduct analyses of trends, industry data, regulatory environment and competitors
•	Identify and understand implications of construction trends and competitive dynamics to articulate potential scenarios
•	Quantitatively assess the implications of findings, including financial analysis where relevant
•	Continually refresh perspectives on external trends and changes to the construction value chain
•	Help drive and manage internal strategic projects and support M&A decision making processes
•	Develop automated ways to gather and filter news and data and prepare periodic updates and reports on key findings to the Group Leadership team
 
Key Functional Competencies 
You are/have:
•	Team player with ability to contribute both individually and as part of a team
•	Self-motivated with a high degree of initiative; comfortable working in a demanding fast- paced environment
•	Strategic mindset and strong interest in current and future business trends
•	Excellent research and analysis skills with ability to gather and filter large amounts of information and data, and to present clearly and concisely
•	Good financial and analytical skills, with excellent attention to detail and a focus on results
•	Strong communication skills and comfortable liaising with senior management
•	Ability to multitask within tight deadlines
 
Experience / Education
You are/have:
•	Third level degree, post graduate qualification or equivalent in Business, Finance, Engineering, Science or Economics
•	1+ years’ experience working in a relevant role
•	Consulting, business/finance analyst, equity analyst experience, ACAs, CFAs, MBA an advantage
•	Good systems capabilities and/or interest in technology
•	Very high proficiency in using Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint
•	Proficiency in data analytics tools such as Tableau, PowerBI an advantage
•	Experience working in other countries/cultures is a bonus 

What CRH Offers You
•	A culture that values opportunity for growth, development (eg CIMA, ACA, etc) and internal promotion
•	Highly competitive salary package
•	Comprehensive secondary benefits
•	Significant contribution to your pension plan
•	Health and wellness programs, including an on-site gym and fitness classes
•	Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization

Connect your future to CRH
We are curious to learn more about you. At CRH, we believe our mutual differences contribute to the healthy, productive, and enjoyable workspace we create. Please introduce yourself and send us your application.
 
Is this role not for you, but do you know someone who would love to join the team? Please let us know!
 
CRH finds it important that vacancies are shared to individuals that may find them interesting and/or could be suitable for the role
 
Please contact our recruitment team at <PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED_EMAIL_ADDRESS>.
 
CRH is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
 
Benefits/perks listed above may vary depending on the nature of the employment with CRH and the country where you work.
 
Please note that we cannot accept any applications submitted through email for GDPR purposes. Candidates must apply through our job portal.
 
We do not accept candidate introductions for this position from recruitment agencies, unless you have been instructed to do so by our recruitment team.

My amazon work experience is below 
Amazon | Finance Support Executive (Intern) | Sep 2020 – Sep 2021
●	Developed financial models and dashboards with Excel and Power BI for accurate reporting and liquidity management.
●	Managed inquiries for over 2,000 customers, enhancing service quality and client relations.
●	Used pivot tables and VLOOKUP for financial reconciliation and analysis, delivering key insights.