Sample cover letter for Internship position at Gurtin Fixed Income

Dear XXX: 

I am writing to express my interest in securing the currently open Portfolio Advisory Internship at Gurtin Fixed Income Management. I learned of GFI through watching a seminar held at ‘Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research’ and I was particularly impressed with the precision and accuracy of Mr. Gurtin’s view on 2015 economy outlook. This exciting opportunity appears to be an excellent fit with my academic & professional experience, personal interest, and career objectives.

Since graduation I have been actively seeking every opportunity to learn more about the finance industry and acquire more knowledge and skills through online learning. Having passed the CFA level 1 exam in June 2015, and currently being a CFA level 2 candidate, I have not let myself distance from the topic. Through my studies, I have gained a deep understanding of Fixed Income financial instruments and have learned and practiced topics including bond pricing and valuation methods, duration, and convexity.

Thank you for taking the time to review my application. I look forward to speaking with you further about what I can contribute to Gurtin Fixed Income Management.

Sincerely,