Sample cover letter for Internship position at Barclays

I am a senior economics major at Smith College very interested in the investment banking analyst program at Barclays Capital. At the September 28th information session at Amherst College I was struck by first- year analyst Gregg Casale’s description of Barclays as a global team that prides itself on its ability to do things differently while delivering exceptional financial solutions for clients. With my finance experience, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, I believe I am well-paired to the analyst program and to Barclays Capital’s culture.

As a summer analyst at Morgan Stanley this past summer, I prepared pitch books and analyses for client presentations and built financial models for leveraged buyouts and credit reviews. Through participating in deal calls as part of the Financial Institutions Group team, I gained an understanding of how client needs are best met under the pressure of time. Currently as treasurer of Smith’s Student Government Association, I administer financial transactions for 120+ student organizations and oversee a $500,000 budget, responsibilities which draw on my attention to detail and ability to balance multiple priorities.