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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Dealing Summer Intern - SEB Life International | Dublin
 
About the job
SEB Life International is a life insurance and investment company based in Dublin's Docklands which engages in the cross-border distribution of insurance products to Nordic clients across several European markets. We specialize in the provision of tailored insurance solutions to suit customers with complex investment needs and we are committed to building strong customer relationships and providing world class service. SEBLI offers life insurance products primarily in Sweden, Finland and to Nordic customers resident in Europe.

The Assets Department of SEBLI is responsible for providing a professional dealing service that delivers timely and accurate execution of client instructions. The team is also responsible for share transfers, corporate actions, key relationship management, as well as asset analysis, onboarding and monitoring. A strong focus on teamwork and the ability to adapt under pressure are crucial to delivering the highest level of service to our customers.

The Dealing Team, which is part of the Asset Department, is now looking for applicants to join us as a temporary Summer Intern for Summer 2025. This a great opportunity to gain valuable experience working in a multicultural financial services company committed to empowering its employees.

The Role involoves:


•	The accurate placement of trades including the interpretation of client instructions, preparation of deals and system input of trades
•	Liaising with intermediaries and clients regarding dealing queries
•	Assisting the team with on-going projects
•	Ensuring daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines are met
•	Onboarding and set up of assets on our systems
•	Collaborating with stakeholders in SEB Life International


Candidate Requirements:


•	Fluent English speaker
•	Currently studying towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business or finance
•	Excellent communication (verbal & written) skills
•	Excellent administration skills and must be able to demonstrate a high level of attention to detail
•	Ability to work well under pressure and multi-task efficiently.
•	Demonstrable ability to use Excel and other MS Office applications
•	Ability to work fulltime over the summer in our office based in Dublin 2


€15 - €15 an hour

If this opportunity sounds interesting and a good fit for you, then please apply with an up to date cv and cover letter in English outlining your motivation for applying for the role, no later then 21st March 2025.

Please note this is a paid internship and the rate of pay is €15 per hour worked. This is a temporary summer internship role and is full time Monday to Friday and on-site, based in our office in Sir John Rogerson's Quay, Dublin 2.

It is our fundamental belief that inclusion and diversity is crucial for our future success. We strive to have an inclusive, value-driven culture where employees feel valued, respected, and involved irrespective of who they are, what they believe or where they come from.

Learn more about working at SEB  www.sebgroup.com/career

•	Skills 
Analytical Skills
•	Attention to Detail
•	Communication
•	Finance
•	Microsoft Excel
•	Problem Solving
•	Administration
•	Business
•	Business Relationship Management
•	English

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