Sample cover letter for Internship position at Credit Suisse

Dear Ms. [Name]

When I got the chance to become more acquainted with the IBD Department at Credit Suisse as part of our Corporate Valuation course at [university] in March 2016, I developed great interest in the company and especially in its fields of investment banking activities. Furthermore, a colleague of mine [Name] who is currently working in the M&A team at Credit Suisse drew my attention to this position.

Since I was born I have been connected with Credit Suisse, having an account, having worked for Credit Suisse during my Bachelor studies and currently working at [employer]. Now I would like to continue this emotional attachment. Due to my professional, university and extracurricular activities I acquired knowledge and skills, which are greatly beneficial for a potential position at Credit Suisse. In my engagement at [Company] I am able to work with various representatives of [client], deepening my knowledge regarding businesses and processes in the banking sector and having intensive collaboration with authorities as well. I am convinced that I would make a great addition to your IBD team and could live up to Credit Suisse’s demand for excellence.

I completed my Bachelor’s degree in banking and finance at the [university] and I am currently studying at [university], striving for a Master of Arts in [major] with target completion in [month year]. At [university], I am focusing on courses in M&A and Corporate Finance. Moreover, my understanding of M&A deals and corporate valuation has been strengthened by working through case studies and modelling trainings at events recently held by [Name of Banks]. To deepen my knowledge in asset valuation, financial reporting and analysis techniques I successfully passed the Level II CFA exam in [month year]. An internship in the M&A team at Credit Suisse would be a great enrichment for my professional and personal development and provide an excellent opportunity to become more acquainted with the IBD team better and to gain more experience in the world of investment banking.

Credit Suisse’s leading investment banking franchise in Switzerland, its dominating market position in terms of market by share of wallet and its received awards as Best Investment Bank Switzerland four years in a row since 2012 impresses me. Therefore, I would be delighted to attend the Credit Suisse workshop “Insight Investment IBD Department” and would be interested in a possible internship in Zurich as well.

I am looking forward to hearing from you.

Yours faithfully