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...


Financial and Regulatory Financial Analyst – US Bank 

At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed.  We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One.
Job Description
US Bank Global Fund Services is looking to hire a junior financial and regulatory reporting specialist to join the team.
Responsibilities:
•	Preparation of annual and semi-annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS, US GAAP and regulatory requirements.
•	Preparation of financial statements workings and underlying support files.
•	Ensure completeness of disclosures in financial statements.
•	Deliver high quality service through accurate and timely completion of all assigned tasks (which may be part of larger processes) and requests for information, being responsive and anticipating our client/internal client needs.
•	Preparation of CBI third party fund regulatory filings. This includes Monthly NAV Returns, MMIF returns, SPV returns, Interim and Annual financial statements filings.
•	Preparation of delegated Fund Investment Manager regulatory filings. This includes AIFMD Annex IV, Form PF and CPO PQR filings.
•	Promoting a positive work environment for team members.
Skills / Experience
•	Accounting, finance or business degree
•	Strong analytical skills, accuracy and careful attention to detail are essential
•	Strong MS Office skills, in particular Excel and Word
•	Knowledge of the relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements
•	Ability to work within a team environment/own initiative and to strict deadlines
•	Excellent time management skills
•	Proactive approach and willingness to continuously strive to learn and develop
If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants. 
Benefits: 
Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind.


Skills 
Analytical Skills
Attention to Detail
Financial Statements
Accounting Standards
Regulatory Filings
Regulatory Reporting
Regulatory Requirements


Below is my work experience at amazon as a financial analyst and customer support

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