Sample cover letter for Internship position at AXA

I am a final year student at ESCP Europe and will graduate in 2011. I am writing to express my strong interest in

joining The Group AXA as an Intern within the Corporate Finance team.

The Group AXA is the global leader in financial protection reflecting the excellence of its teams. The Group has

conducted numerous strategic transactions worldwide in order to further strengthen its positioning including the

acquisition of B&B Insurance in Belarus. I am excited about a position at AXA as it offers a great number of

challenges and a unique opportunity to demonstrate my skills. I am confident it is an ideal place for me to learn

the finer nuances and advanced techniques of professional Corporate Finance and it would provide a strong

foundation on which to build my career. I bring to the table decision making skills, determination and an openminded

attitude.

Both my education and internships have enabled me to build an entrepreneurial spirit as well as strong analytical

and methodical skills. Through these experiences, I have honed my skills in finance techniques as well as my

understanding of financial markets. In addition, my ability to conduct valuation and financial analysis using DCF,

trading and transactions multiples, has further developed as a result of my academic and professional

experiences. My assessment of a company’s business and strategy through the industry and financial

statements analysis has become more refined.

As an Intern within the Investment Banking Department of the Royal Bank of Scotland, I was part of the time-tomarket

team wherein I was highly praised not only for keeping a cool head in high-pressure situations, but also

for my dedication to quality work. My team took part to a variety of deals including the disposal of Super de Boer

to Jumbo, the initial public offerings of CFAO and Médica, the intermediated exchange & bond issue for Casino

Group. I was therefore exposed to a learning environment and worked towards solving multifaceted business

issues alongside highly motivated and talented individuals. The skills of team work and responsibility I developed

during my experience as a Junior Auditor at PricewaterhouseCoopers were solidified. As a team, we shared our

knowledge and experience to analyze the customers’ needs and propose the most appropriate solutions.