Sample cover letter for Internship position at HSBC

Dear Sir or Madam,

My name is [name] and I am a first year Economics student currently attending the [uni] with future aspirations in Investment Banking. On the 22nd of October I attended an on-campus HSBC company presentation and when networking afterwards, what immediately grasped me was the emphasis that is placed on inter-connectivity between peers, their superiors and clients within HSBC. I am interested in garnering a position on your ‘Spring Insight Programme’ and I have enclosed my CV and background information below.

Having spoke to [name], a current Hedge Fund Coverage Associate at HSBC and former [uni] student, at the on campus presentation, I was only solidified in my ambitions pertaining to the fast paced, dynamic working environment of Banking and the nurturing core values of HSBC. I feel my inherent proactivity, my openness to learn whilst being exceedingly reliable under demanding conditions is what really makes me suitable to not only this line of work, but on track with the connected environment at HSBC. Naturally, I am very respectful and with vast experiences working in team situations, I am great at being inclusive and finding common ground to build rapport. I am very hard-working and in order to achieve great things, I must be around and working with/for great people and that is only conceivable at a place like HSBC.

I have previously acted as the treasurer for [name] Charity. This included: aiding in consolidating the accounts of the constituent branches, the paying of bills, the reconciling of entries with the bank statement at the month end and Gift aid refund reallocation. With this, I have gained various accounting skills and honed in particular my data processing proficiencies most specifically utilizing excel. I am currently also a member of the ‘[uni equity fund]’, in which I, on a weekly basis, analyse the us equities sector, pick a stock that raises interest and present it, along with market research and related articles, to the other team members.

Given my practiced experience accounting paired with my pertinent skills acquired investing within the stock market (balancing of costs, opportunities and risks), I am an acutely great fit for a position on your ‘Spring Insight Programme’. I feel my familiarity in accountable team situations (prior played for [sport]) and effective communication (attained a ‘[qualification]’) are saliently in line with HSBC’s values and culture to excel. HSBC’s track record is renowned and I aspire to one day joining and contributing to this prestigious financial institution.

I would relish the opportunity to discourse my skill set and other experiences further, discover more about HSBC and if given the possibility, acquire the unparalleled experience and personal development that accompanies your spring insight.

Thank you very much for your time and consideration in a knowingly hectic period as such.

Sincerely,